How far is Strongs Prairie, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Strongs Prairie, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.93 mi
01h 25m
Flight
65.39 mi
105.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.39 mi
Kilometers
105.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.2 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Strongs Prairie
Sat, May 30, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongs Prairie
2026-05-30T20:42
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongs Prairie
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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Strongs Prairie
38.5 mi
00h 42m
To La Crosse
37.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strongs Prairie and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strongs Prairie and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Chicago Drive

    26 m · 6 sec · Chicago Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 21st Avenue

    1 mi · 4 min · 21st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  6. 6

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  18. 18

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongs Prairie 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 51%
State Highway 21
18.6 mi · 25%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 14%
21st Avenue
1 mi · 1%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
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 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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 42m from Strongs Prairie
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Strongs Prairie and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongs Prairie to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Strongs Prairie and 37.4 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Strongs Prairie and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongs Prairie and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 65.39 mi (105.24 km).

Strongs Prairie

#1 Strongs Prairie

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,149
Coordinates44.0613600, -89.9759600
Altitude279
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: 21st Avenue (-89.975533, 44.061358)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongs Prairie and La Crosse. The current time is 20:42:16.

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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.