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

The driving distance from Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
64.55 mi
103.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.55 mi
Kilometers
103.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.15 mi
Kilometers
124.16 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Reedsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reedsburg
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reedsburg
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
Ontario
WI

Village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States

From Reedsburg
39.2 mi
00h 53m
To La Crosse
37.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    14 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1667 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 33 & 58

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33 & 58

  6. 6

    Continue on South East Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South East Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    154 m · 9 sec · County Highway G

  8. 8

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 33

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1557 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Water Avenue

    2233 ft · 39 sec · Water Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    3236 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 33

    14.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    2120 ft · 36 sec · Hillsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    604 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cashton Avenue

    1607 ft · 27 sec · Cashton Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  20. 20

    Continue on South Street

    2615 ft · 52 sec · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 33

    656 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 33

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 33

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    26.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Adams Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Adams Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Avenue South

    693 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reedsburg 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
63.4 mi · 82%
State Highway 33 & 58
7.13 mi · 9%
East Main Street
1.36 mi · 2%
South Street
1.32 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.92 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 33

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

26.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
00h 53m from Reedsburg
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reedsburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Reedsburg and 37.9 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Reedsburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

54 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

67 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Winona station

91 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reedsburg and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 64.55 mi (103.89 km).

Reedsburg

#1 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
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: East Main Street (-90.00263, 43.53243)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Reedsburg and La Crosse. The current time is 05:29:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.