How far is Saint Croix Falls, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Croix Falls, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Croix Falls and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls and La Crosse.
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Start on East Kentucky Street
88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
138 m · 16 sec · East State Street
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Continue on South Vincent Street
2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on North Cascade Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Cascade Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
954 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
22 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
7.1 mi · 11 min · County Road I
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway A
2.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway A
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on County Highway U
1592 ft · 32 sec · County Highway U
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Continue on US Highway 12
1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp right toward I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 South: River Falls
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on State Highway 29/35/65
2848 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 29/35/65
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Continue on State Highway 65
601 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South
2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South
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Continue on South Avenue
799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1 km · 2 min · Adams Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue South
693 ft · 24 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 Saint Croix Falls 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.
Route 61
Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Croix Falls 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 Saint Croix Falls to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maiden Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Saint Croix Falls and 77.4 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Croix Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Maiden Rock
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 Maiden Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Croix Falls and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 130.75 mi (210.42 km).
#1 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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