How far is Rice Lake, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Rice Lake, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 35m.
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 Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rice Lake and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake and La Crosse.
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Start on West Evans Street
42 m · 8 sec · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto Tainter Avenue
987 ft · 50 sec · Tainter Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Knapp Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street
38 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 93
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on WI 93
1908 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street North
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 93
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on State Highway 93
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight
3208 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right
744 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · 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 Rice Lake and La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Knapp Street
Merge slight left
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rice Lake and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rice Lake to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Eleva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Rice Lake and 71.5 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rice Lake and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Eleva
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 Eleva.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rice Lake and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 120.3 mi (193.61 km).
#1 Rice Lake
City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,078 |
| Coordinates | 45.5060700, -91.7382300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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