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

The driving distance from Yorkville, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.8 mi
03h 44m
Flight
177.41 mi
285.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.41 mi
Kilometers
285.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.8 mi
Kilometers
360.17 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorkville
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorkville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Yorkville
113.3 mi
01h 52m
To La Crosse
110.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road

    60 m · 15 sec · Old Yorkville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 63rd Drive

    983 ft · 48 sec · 63rd Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Raynor Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South North Cape Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South North Cape Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loomis Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    137 m · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  26. 26

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  27. 27

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  33. 33

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 41%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 29%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 17%
North Raynor Avenue
6.99 mi · 3%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 52m from Yorkville
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yorkville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Yorkville and 110.5 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yorkville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorkville and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 177.41 mi (285.52 km).

Yorkville

#1 Yorkville

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,143
Coordinates42.7419600, -88.0267500
Altitude227
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: (-88.026777, 42.741568)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.89 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
15.8 gal · 59.78 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.60 $67.20
Premium $4.65 $36.77 $73.53
Diesel $5.30 $41.90 $83.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorkville and La Crosse. The current time is 06:45:59.

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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.