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

The driving distance from Peshtigo, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
254.58 mi
04h 21m
Flight
192.73 mi
310.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.73 mi
Kilometers
310.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.58 mi
Kilometers
409.7 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Peshtigo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peshtigo
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peshtigo
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
Green Lake
WI

City in and county seat of Green Lake County, Wisconsin

From Peshtigo
124.6 mi
02h 10m
To La Crosse
129.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
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 Peshtigo and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on French Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · French Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  8. 8

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  28. 28

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  34. 34

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peshtigo 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
French Street
97.5 mi · 38%
State Highway 82
52 mi · 20%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 15%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 10%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

French Street

Take the ramp right

62.1 mi · 01h 09m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Lake
02h 10m from Peshtigo
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Green Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Peshtigo and 129.9 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peshtigo and Areas Of Fog near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Green Lake

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

38 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

39 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Westfield, WI

42 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peshtigo and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 192.73 mi (310.17 km).

Peshtigo

#1 Peshtigo

Fourth-class city in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Population4,030
Coordinates45.0544300, -87.7492700
Altitude184
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: French Street (-87.74927, 45.054439)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34.01 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
17.96 gal · 68.02 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.19 $76.38
Premium $4.65 $41.79 $83.59
Diesel $5.30 $47.63 $95.26

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 Peshtigo and La Crosse. The current time is 23:25:55.

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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.