How far is Platteville, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Platteville, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and La Crosse.
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Start on West Main Street
155 m · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1262 ft · 48 sec · North Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Adams Street
724 ft · 25 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn slight right onto Lancaster Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lancaster Street
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Continue on State Highway 81
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Kingsford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kingsford Road
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Continue straight
135 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
148 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 61
1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 61
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Turn right onto State Highway 129
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 129
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
9.7 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 61
21.4 mi · 30 min · US Highway 61
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Continue on Soldiers Grove Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kickapoo Street
1683 ft · 36 sec · West Kickapoo Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
10.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and La Crosse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 61
Turn right onto US Highway 61
21.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Platteville 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 Platteville to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Soldiers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Platteville and 52.3 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Platteville and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Soldiers Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soldiers Grove.
La Crosse
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Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.71 km).
#1 Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.7341600, -90.4784600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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