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

The driving distance from Roxbury, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.45 mi
02h 01m
Flight
87.15 mi
140.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.15 mi
Kilometers
140.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.45 mi
Kilometers
193.84 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Roxbury
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxbury
2026-04-18T04:26
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxbury
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Roxbury
60 mi
01h 00m
To La Crosse
60.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road Y

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road Y

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  13. 13

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxbury 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
86.4 mi · 72%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 18%
County Road Y
1.3 mi · 1%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 00m from Roxbury
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roxbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Roxbury and 60.5 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roxbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxbury and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 87.15 mi (140.25 km).

Roxbury

#1 Roxbury

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,931
Coordinates43.2494300, -89.6754000
Altitude264
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: County Road Y (-89.675399, 43.249478)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $4.65 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.30 $22.54 $45.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roxbury and La Crosse. The current time is 04:26:41.

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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.