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

The driving distance from Westport, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
64.71 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.71 mi
Kilometers
104.14 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Westport
Sat, May 30, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-05-30T05:55
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Viroqua
WI

City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin

From Westport
34.6 mi
00h 41m
To La Crosse
30.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 60

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 61

    20.2 mi · 28 min · US Highway 61

  3. 3

    Continue on Soldiers Grove Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kickapoo Street

    1683 ft · 36 sec · West Kickapoo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South

    5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main St
21.2 mi · 33%
US Highway 61
20.2 mi · 31%
South Main Street
10.3 mi · 16%
US Highway 14
7.33 mi · 11%
State Highway 60
4.18 mi · 6%
Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main St

Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

21.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Viroqua
00h 41m from Westport
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Westport 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 Westport to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Viroqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Westport and 30.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Viroqua

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

42 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

90 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

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#1 Westport

Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin

Population4,225
Coordinates43.2049800, -90.6412400
Altitude202
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: State Highway 60 (-90.641285, 43.205241)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and La Crosse. The current time is 05:55:18.

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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.