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

The driving distance from Nashville, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
213.83 mi
03h 55m
Flight
161.21 mi
259.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.21 mi
Kilometers
259.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.83 mi
Kilometers
344.12 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Rudolph
WI

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Nashville
103.1 mi
01h 57m
To La Crosse
110.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Nashville and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Lane

    11 m · 4 sec · Cole Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B

  4. 4

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1222 ft · 39 sec · Milwaukee Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1749 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway B

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway G

    3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway G&Q

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway Q

    10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17

    23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 64

    1698 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids

    1767 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Victory Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South

    57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  27. 27

    Continue on Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  36. 36

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  38. 38

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  40. 40

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  42. 42

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  44. 44

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  48. 48

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
49 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 16%
State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 11%
State Highway 64
20 mi · 9%
Victory Road
15.2 mi · 7%
I 39 South
12.5 mi · 6%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudolph
01h 57m from Nashville
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Nashville 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 Nashville to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Rudolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Nashville and 110.7 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Rudolph

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

12 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

19 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

19 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

53 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 161.21 mi (259.44 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
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: Cole Lane (-89.024839, 45.52274)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.56 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.87
15.08 gal · 57.12 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.43 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.65 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.30 $39.99 $79.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and La Crosse. The current time is 23:35:29.

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.