How far is Somerset, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Somerset, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and La Crosse.
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Start on Main Street
97 m · 18 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 Somerset 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.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Somerset to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Somerset and 69.8 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Pepin
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 Pepin.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 115.57 mi (185.99 km).
#1 Somerset
Village in St.
| Population | 4,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.1244100, -92.6735400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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