Cities Near La Crosse
Cities near La Crosse, Wisconsin: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rochester, Eau Claire, Dubuque. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to La Crosse, Wisconsin is Rochester, about 63 mi (102 km) away — roughly 1 hr 53 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Eau Claire | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dubuque | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Madison | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waterloo | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Woodbury | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lakeville | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Eagan | 118 mi / 190 km | 2 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cedar Rapids | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Edina | 129 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from La Crosse
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rochester, Eau Claire, Dubuque. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from La Crosse
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Madison, Waterloo, Woodbury, Lakeville, Eagan. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near La Crosse include Rochester, Eau Claire, Dubuque, Madison, Waterloo. The closest is Rochester, about 63 miles (102 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.