How far is Richland Center, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Richland Center, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 01h 22m.
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.
City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland Center and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center and La Crosse.
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Start on West Seminary Street
11 m · 7 sec · West Seminary Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on State Highway 80
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on South Main Street
1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on East Decker Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North 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 Richland Center 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.
North Main St
Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Richland Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Richland Center to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Viroqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Richland Center and 33.4 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richland Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Viroqua
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 Viroqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland Center and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 53.5 mi (86.1 km).
#1 Richland Center
City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3347100, -90.3867900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
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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