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

The driving distance from Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
89.69 mi
01h 48m
Flight
71.47 mi
115.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.47 mi
Kilometers
115.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.69 mi
Kilometers
144.35 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-04-19T10:38
Arrive La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Arcadia
WI

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Seymour
44.7 mi
00h 54m
To La Crosse
45 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ritsch Court

    1010 ft · 44 sec · Ritsch Court

  2. 2

    Continue on South 50th Avenue

    1 km · 3 min · South 50th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Olson Drive

    2615 ft · 1 min · Olson Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East North Crossing

    2639 ft · 1 min · East North Crossing

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East North Crossing

    41 m · 4 sec · East North Crossing

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East North Crossing

    1267 ft · 38 sec · East North Crossing

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1908 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 93

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on WI 93

    1908 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  15. 15

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    3208 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    744 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  29. 29

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seymour 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
74.6 mi · 83%
East North Crossing
3.03 mi · 3%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
WI 93
0.7 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 54m from Seymour
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seymour and 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 Seymour to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Seymour and 45 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seymour and Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

26 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

51 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

66 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 71.47 mi (115.02 km).

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#1 Seymour

Town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,220
Coordinates44.8266300, -91.4312700
Altitude270
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: Ritsch Court (-91.431174, 44.826935)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and La Crosse. The current time is 10:38:05.

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.