How far is Morgan, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Morgan, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
215.92 mi
03h 51m
Flight
165.65 mi
266.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.65 mi
Kilometers
266.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.92 mi
Kilometers
347.49 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-17T08:58
Arrive La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richford
WI

City in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Morgan
104.1 mi
01h 55m
To La Crosse
111.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgan and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway E

    3 mi · 5 min · County Highway E

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32

  3. 3

    Continue on North Saint Augustine Street

    2232 ft · 40 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pulaski Street

    2629 ft · 44 sec · West Pulaski Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 160

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1124 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 55

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 55

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 55

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 54

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54

  12. 12

    Continue on Rexford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 22/54/110

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54/110

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royalton Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Royalton Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 50 sec · Lake Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on CTH K

    150 m · 8 sec · CTH K

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 22

    24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  30. 30

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  31. 31

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  34. 34

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  36. 36

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  42. 42

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 18%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 12%
State Highway 22
24.5 mi · 11%
West Avenue
18.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 54
11.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richford
01h 55m from Morgan
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Morgan 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 Morgan to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Morgan and 111.8 miles from La Crosse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Morgan and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Richford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richford.

BUS

Westfield, WI

16 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

45 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

53 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 165.65 mi (266.58 km).

Morgan

#1 Morgan

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,006
Coordinates44.7938800, -88.1901000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
La Crosse

#2 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway E (-88.190105, 44.793794)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.84 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.68 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.65 $35.46 $70.93
Diesel $5.30 $40.42 $80.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and La Crosse. The current time is 08:58:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.