How far is Mount Morris, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Mount Morris, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.31 mi
02h 18m
Flight
104.17 mi
167.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.17 mi
Kilometers
167.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.31 mi
Kilometers
195.23 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Morris
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Morris
2026-04-18T02:09
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Morris
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cutler
WI

Civil town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mount Morris
61 mi
01h 09m
To La Crosse
60.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway W

    25 m · 8 sec · County Highway W

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 152

    7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 152

  3. 3

    Continue on East Mount Morris Avenue

    2681 ft · 57 sec · East Mount Morris Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 152

    111 m · 9 sec · State Highway 152

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2249 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  13. 13

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  19. 19

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  25. 25

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Morris 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 32%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 24%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 22%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 152
7.12 mi · 6%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cutler
01h 09m from Mount Morris
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mount Morris and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Morris to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Cutler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Mount Morris and 60.3 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mount Morris and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Cutler

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

22 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

51 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

58 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

62 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Morris and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.65 km).

Mount Morris

#1 Mount Morris

Civil town in Waushara County, Wisconsin

Population1,104
Coordinates44.1144200, -89.1906700
Altitude273
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 W (-89.190688, 44.114369)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Morris and La Crosse. The current time is 02:09:37.

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.