How far is Ozaukee County, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Ozaukee County, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
202.96 mi
03h 45m
Flight
169.79 mi
273.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.79 mi
Kilometers
273.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.96 mi
Kilometers
326.64 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, Oct 13, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Ozaukee County
Wed, Oct 14, 2:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozaukee County
2026-10-13T19:24
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, Oct 13, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozaukee County
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Ozaukee County
101.2 mi
01h 52m
To La Crosse
101.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ozaukee County and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway KK

    1677 ft · 51 sec · County Highway KK

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway LL

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway LL

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Grand Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Grand Avenue

    1704 ft · 29 sec · West Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2723 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 33

  7. 7

    Continue on East Green Bay Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    569 ft · 10 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Green Bay Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Dekora Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Dekora Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 33

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    79 m · 5 sec · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33

  16. 16

    Continue on East Washington Street

    5.6 mi · 12 min · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  28. 28

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

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

  36. 36

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  40. 40

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  41. 41

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  43. 43

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  47. 47

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozaukee County 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
48 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 32%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 33
36 mi · 18%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
East Washington Street
5.56 mi · 3%
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 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 52m from Ozaukee County
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ozaukee County and Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ozaukee County to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Ozaukee County and 101.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ozaukee County and Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozaukee County and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 169.79 mi (273.25 km).

Ozaukee County

#1 Ozaukee County

County in Wisconsin, United States

Population90,043
Coordinates43.4030500, -87.8906300
Altitude177
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: (-87.89215, 43.403023)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
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
7.16 gal
27.11 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
14.32 gal · 54.22 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.13 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.72 $33.82 $67.63
Premium $5.31 $38.01 $76.02
Diesel $6.19 $44.30 $88.60

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozaukee County and La Crosse. The current time is 19:24:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.