How far is Washington, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Washington, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and La Crosse.
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Start on Main Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Lobdell Point Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road
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Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line
4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line
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Continue straight
529 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on State Highway 42
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 42
10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
27.1 mi · 42 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
33.2 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ripon Rd
1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street
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Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Montello Street
3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on West Montello Street
635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street
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Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
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Keep slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and La Crosse.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Washington and 158.3 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 238.79 mi (384.29 km).
#1 Washington
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 45.3947000, -86.9315100 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.66 | $93.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.05 | $102.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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