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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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Start on County Highway E
3 mi · 5 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on North Saint Augustine Street
2232 ft · 40 sec · North Saint Augustine Street
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Turn right onto West Pulaski Street
2629 ft · 44 sec · West Pulaski Street
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Continue on State Highway 160
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160
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Continue on State Highway 55
1124 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 54
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Rexford Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Continue on State Highway 22/54/110
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54/110
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royalton Street
22 m · 1 sec · Royalton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Royalton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street
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Continue on School Street
702 ft · 14 sec · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Lake Street
2312 ft · 50 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
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Continue on CTH K
150 m · 8 sec · CTH K
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Continue on State Highway 22
1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto West Main Street
763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Bird Avenue
785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 41 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 Morgan 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
38.1 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 165.65 mi (266.58 km).
#1 Morgan
Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 44.7938800, -88.1901000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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