How far is Montrose, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Montrose, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montrose and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose and La Crosse.
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Start on Feller Drive
9 m · 3 sec · Feller Drive
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Turn right onto Montrose Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Montrose Road
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Turn right onto Fritz Road
1405 ft · 1 min · Fritz Road
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Turn slight left onto Jim Town Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jim Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Washington Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on South 8th Street
2541 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 78
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 78
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 78
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Mills Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1463 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose and La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montrose and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montrose to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Montrose and 51.2 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montrose and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lemonweir.
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Tomah
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 104.9 mi (168.82 km).
#1 Montrose
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 42.8827800, -89.5773400 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.10 | $38.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.90 | $41.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.81 | $47.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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