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

The driving distance from Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.1 mi
03h 26m
Flight
152.39 mi
245.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.1 mi
Kilometers
307.54 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Friendship
WI

Village in Adams County, Wisconsin

From Seymour
91.1 mi
01h 43m
To La Crosse
100 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

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 West Pearl Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 54

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  4. 4

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54

  6. 6

    Continue on Rexford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 22/54/110

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54/110

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royalton Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Royalton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 50 sec · Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on CTH K

    150 m · 8 sec · CTH K

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22

  18. 18

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22

    24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  24. 24

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  28. 28

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  30. 30

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  34. 34

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  40. 40

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  41. 41

    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
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 20%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 14%
State Highway 22
24.5 mi · 13%
West Avenue
18.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 54
11.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
01h 43m from Seymour
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Seymour and Chance Rain Showers 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 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Seymour and 100 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Seymour and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

28 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

39 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Portage

55 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 152.39 mi (245.25 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Wisconsin, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates44.5149900, -88.3303800
Altitude239
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: West Pearl Street (-88.330376, 44.515119)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and La Crosse. The current time is 02:24:22.

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.