How far is Sheboygan, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Sheboygan, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheboygan and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan and La Crosse.
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Start on Center Avenue
129 m · 26 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto North 8th Street
1992 ft · 55 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto Erie Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Erie Avenue
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Continue on Kohler Memorial Drive
5.2 mi · 7 min · Kohler Memorial Drive
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto County Road P
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road P
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Continue on Main Street
2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Clark Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street
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Take the ramp straight
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Johnson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street
1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street
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Turn left
1320 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Turn right onto County Road A
1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A
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Continue on East State Street
1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68
47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68
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Continue on East State Street
1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Cook Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 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 Sheboygan and La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Cook Street
Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Sheboygan and Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheboygan to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Sheboygan and 102.8 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheboygan and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheboygan and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 175.88 mi (283.05 km).
#1 Sheboygan
City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.7508300, -87.7145300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
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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