Drive or Fly: Townsend, WI to La Crosse, WI?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for IMT–LSE. At 230 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 16m
Distance
230.3 mi
Total Cost
$86
CO2
93 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 31m
20m in the air
Air Distance
168 mi
Total Cost
$182
CO2
43 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between IMT and LSE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 16m | 3h 31m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $86 | $182 |
| Carbon footprint | 93 kg CO2 | 43 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via WI 64, I 90, WI 173
via WI 64, I 39; US 51, WI 21
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Townsend, WI to La Crosse, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.