How far is Suamico, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Suamico, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.57 mi
03h 47m
Flight
168.53 mi
271.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.53 mi
Kilometers
271.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.57 mi
Kilometers
367.84 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 AM CDT
Return by in Suamico
Thu, Apr 16, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suamico
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suamico
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montello
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Suamico
106.4 mi
01h 53m
To La Crosse
122.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suamico and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road J

    933 ft · 29 sec · County Road J

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunset Beach Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Beach Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Appleton, Green Bay

    1159 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  11. 11

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  25. 25

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  31. 31

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  37. 37

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suamico 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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
60 mi · 26%
State Highway 82
52 mi · 23%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montello
01h 53m from Suamico
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Suamico and Chance 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 Suamico to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Montello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Suamico and 122.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Suamico and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Montello

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

30 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

41 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Waupun, WI

51 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suamico and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 168.53 mi (271.23 km).

Suamico

#1 Suamico

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population13,064
Coordinates44.6319400, -88.0392700
Altitude180
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: Riverside Drive (-88.039196, 44.631911)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Suamico and La Crosse. The current time is 01:02:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.