How far is Oak Grove, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
155.44 mi
02h 40m
Flight
128.05 mi
206.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.05 mi
Kilometers
206.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.44 mi
Kilometers
250.15 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-16T08:59
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Oak Grove
79.8 mi
01h 20m
To La Crosse
75.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Arbor Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Arbor Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road A

    4.2 mi · 8 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 33

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  23. 23

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 41%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 25%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 15%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 9%
County Road A
4.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 33
2.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 20m from Oak Grove
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Oak Grove and 75.6 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Oak Grove and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 128.05 mi (206.07 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,240
Coordinates43.3861100, -88.7456600
Altitude263
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: Arbor Road (-88.74566, 43.386112)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 Oak Grove and La Crosse. The current time is 08:59:23.

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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.