How far is Spring Valley, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.53 mi
02h 05m
Flight
87.41 mi
140.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.41 mi
Kilometers
140.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.53 mi
Kilometers
173.06 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Alma
WI

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

From Spring Valley
56.9 mi
01h 02m
To La Crosse
50.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
55°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McKay Avenue

    1467 ft · 1 min · McKay Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street

    2610 ft · 60 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 29

    628 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 29

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road B

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road B

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road T

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road T

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Winter Avenue

    2349 ft · 44 sec · West Winter Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Scott Street North

    556 ft · 9 sec · Scott Street North

  10. 10

    Continue on West Race Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Race Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 72

    10.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road C

    143 m · 8 sec · County Road C

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road Y

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road Y

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 25

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    127 m · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    682 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Road 25

    13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  26. 26

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Turn slight right

    555 ft · 20 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South

    2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South

  41. 41

    Continue on South Avenue

    799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1 km · 2 min · Adams Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto West Avenue South

    693 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue South

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 32%
State Road 25
15.3 mi · 14%
US 14
11.9 mi · 11%
US 61
11.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 72
10.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 25
9.88 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Avenue

Continue straight

30.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 02m from Spring Valley
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and 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 Spring Valley to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Spring Valley and 50.6 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

38 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

57 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

62 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Menomonie, WI

62 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 87.41 mi (140.68 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Situated within Pierce County in western Wisconsin, the village rests at an elevation of 909 feet along the banks of the Eau Galle River.

Population0
Coordinates44.8452400, -92.2388000
Altitude277
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: (-92.2389, 44.845237)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.72 $17.87 $35.74
Premium $5.30 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $6.19 $23.46 $46.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and La Crosse. The current time is 14:28:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.