How far is Spencer, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Spencer, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spencer and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer and La Crosse.
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Start on North Pacific Street
29 m · 7 sec · North Pacific Street
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Turn right onto East Clark Street
760 ft · 21 sec · East Clark Street
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Turn left onto South Lasalle Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Lasalle Street
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Continue on County Road V
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road V
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Continue on County Highway V
6 mi · 14 min · County Highway V
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Turn right onto US Highway 10
15.2 mi · 21 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Division Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Turn left onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on North Water Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
643 ft · 11 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Melrose Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on State Highway 108
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on State Highway 108
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
11 mi · 18 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 Spencer and La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 10
Turn right onto US Highway 10
15.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Spencer and 63.6 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
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 Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.16 km).
#1 Spencer
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,675 |
| Coordinates | 44.7577400, -90.2968000 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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