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

The driving distance from Trempealeau, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.58 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.34 mi
27.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.55 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Trempealeau
Tue, May 12, 9:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trempealeau
2026-05-12T20:52
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trempealeau
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Holmen
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Trempealeau
12.1 mi
00h 16m
To La Crosse
12.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 35

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3208 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    744 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  13. 13

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trempealeau 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
12 mi · 49%
State Road 35
4.44 mi · 18%
3rd Street
1.26 mi · 5%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35

Take the ramp right

9.89 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmen
00h 16m from Trempealeau
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Trempealeau and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trempealeau to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holmen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Trempealeau and 12.5 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Trempealeau and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Holmen

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

14 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

32 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

60 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

95 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trempealeau and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.9 km).

Trempealeau

#1 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
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: Main Street (-91.442098, 44.005522)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trempealeau and La Crosse. The current time is 20:52:25.

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.