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

The driving distance from Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
202.11 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.04 mi
265.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.04 mi
Kilometers
265.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.11 mi
Kilometers
325.27 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Morrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrison
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrison
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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Morrison
99.9 mi
01h 51m
To La Crosse
102.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road W

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road W

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Day Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Day Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Day Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Day Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Day Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Day Street

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    35 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2161 ft · 43 sec · Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 96

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Edgewood Drive

    943 ft · 23 sec · East Edgewood Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kelso Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Kelso Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road J

    591 ft · 16 sec · County Road J

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton

    9 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  23. 23

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  27. 27

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  32. 32

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  37. 37

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  39. 39

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  43. 43

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  45. 45

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  49. 49

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrison 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
50 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 26%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 19%
I 41 South
33.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
Day Street
7.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 51m from Morrison
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morrison and Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morrison to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Morrison and 102.2 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrison and Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Packwaukee, 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 Packwaukee.

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrison and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 165.04 mi (265.6 km).

Morrison

#1 Morrison

Town in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates44.2991600, -87.9889900
Altitude281
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: Mill Road (-87.988989, 44.299066)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.77
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.89 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.65 $33.18 $66.37
Diesel $5.30 $37.82 $75.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrison and La Crosse. The current time is 23:24:17.

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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.