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

The driving distance from Trimbelle, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
107.54 mi
01h 58m
Flight
92.35 mi
148.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.35 mi
Kilometers
148.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.54 mi
Kilometers
173.07 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Trimbelle
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trimbelle
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trimbelle
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 Trimbelle
53.7 mi
00h 59m
To La Crosse
53.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Trimbelle and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 10

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  8. 8

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

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    555 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South

    2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South

  17. 17

    Continue on South Avenue

    799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1 km · 2 min · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Avenue South

    693 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trimbelle 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
46.1 mi · 43%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 14%
US 14
11.9 mi · 11%
US 61
11.9 mi · 11%
US Highway 10
3.24 mi · 3%
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 59m from Trimbelle
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trimbelle 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 Trimbelle to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 53.7 miles from Trimbelle and 53.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trimbelle and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 Trimbelle and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 92.35 mi (148.63 km).

Trimbelle

#1 Trimbelle

Civil town in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Population1,745
Coordinates44.7316300, -92.5799200
Altitude271
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: Great River Road (-92.579904, 44.731798)
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 $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 Trimbelle and La Crosse. The current time is 20:17:19.

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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.