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

The driving distance from Necedah, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
69.49 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.06 mi
96.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.06 mi
Kilometers
96.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.49 mi
Kilometers
111.83 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Necedah
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Necedah
2026-04-15T20:43
Arrive La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Necedah
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
Angelo
WI

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Necedah
35.3 mi
00h 38m
To La Crosse
34.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto West 3rd Street

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  16. 16

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Necedah 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 56%
State Highway 21
14.2 mi · 20%
West 3rd Street
9.89 mi · 14%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angelo
00h 38m from Necedah
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Necedah and Areas Of Fog near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Necedah and 34.2 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Necedah and Areas Of Fog near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Angelo

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

41 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

70 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

87 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Necedah and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 60.06 mi (96.65 km).

Necedah

#1 Necedah

Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,400
Coordinates44.0260800, -90.0740200
Altitude280
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: (-90.074005, 44.026078)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Necedah and La Crosse. The current time is 20:43:28.

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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.