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

The driving distance from Taycheedah, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.21 mi
03h 02m
Flight
141.83 mi
228.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.83 mi
Kilometers
228.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.21 mi
Kilometers
285.19 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Taycheedah
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taycheedah
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taycheedah
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Taycheedah
88.2 mi
01h 31m
To La Crosse
89 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Calumet Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Calumet Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winnebago Drive

    951 ft · 23 sec · Winnebago Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road K

    3041 ft · 1 min · County Road K

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 151

    29.2 mi · 35 min · US Highway 151

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  7. 7

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  21. 21

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 37%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 22%
US Highway 151
29.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 15%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
East State Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 31m from Taycheedah
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taycheedah 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 Taycheedah to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Taycheedah and 89 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taycheedah and Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taycheedah and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 141.83 mi (228.26 km).

Taycheedah

#1 Taycheedah

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population4,565
Coordinates43.8088800, -88.3951100
Altitude229
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: Calumet Street (-88.39501, 43.808887)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taycheedah and La Crosse. The current time is 22:41:55.

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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.