How far is it from La Crosse, WI, to Harpers Ferry, IA, ?

The distance between La Crosse, WI, and Harpers Ferry, IA, is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse, WI, to Harpers Ferry, IA, ?

The drive from La Crosse, WI, to Harpers Ferry, IA, takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from La Crosse, WI, to Harpers Ferry, IA, ?

The fastest route from La Crosse, WI, to Harpers Ferry, IA, covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Which direction is Harpers Ferry, IA from La Crosse, WI?

Harpers Ferry, IA lies roughly to the south of La Crosse, WI.

Which roads does the route from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA follow?

The drive from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA mainly follows MN 26.

Which towns do you pass between La Crosse, WI and Harpers Ferry, IA?

Towns on the route from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA include La Crescent, Lansing.

Are there charging stations between La Crosse, WI and Harpers Ferry, IA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA, including Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Clason Buick GMC (150 kW); Dahl Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

La Crosse, WI Harpers Ferry, IA

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 35 min

Driving from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA takes about 1 h 35 min via MN 26. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in La Crosse, WI, Brownsville, MN, Lansing, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 55 mi

This 54-mile stretch takes about an hour and a half via Myrick Park Drive. The route follows the Great River Road before picking up MN 26 and IA 26, ending in Harpers Ferry, IA, where bluffs overlook the confluence of the Mississippi and Yellow Rivers.

1 Depart right onto Myrick Park Drive 114 yd
2 Continue left onto East Avenue North 1 mi
3 Turn right onto La Crosse Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto 7th Street North 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Cass Street 29 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Cass Street 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 2 mi
8 Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway 3 mi
9 Turn left onto Voyageur Highway 7 mi
10 Continue straight onto Front Street 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Voyageur Highway 14 mi
12 Continue straight onto Railroad Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Railroad Avenue 156 yd

14 Continue straight onto Great River Road 10 mi
15 Continue straight onto North 2nd Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Main Street 70 yd
17 Turn right onto North Front Street 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Great River Road 13 mi
19 Continue straight onto Rhomberg Avenue 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Depot Street 1 mi
21 Turn right onto 4th Street 1 mi
22 Arrive left onto 4th Street

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The return trip from Harpers Ferry, IA to La Crosse, WI covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Charging points along the way

25 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2845 Midwest Dr, Onalaska, WI, 54650250 kW
Clason Buick GMCCCS · 3232 Mormon Coulee Rd, LaCrosse, WI, 54601150 kW
Dahl FordCCS · 561 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI, 54650150 kW
DAHL HYUNDAI STATION2CCS, CHAdeMO · 712 4th St S, La Crosse, WI, 54601150 kW
MORRIESCHARGE STATION 1CCS · 1440 Heritage Boulevard, West Salem, WI, 54669150 kW

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Harpers Ferry, IA → McGregor, IA16 mi · 30 min Harpers Ferry, IA → Marquette, IA14 mi · 25 min Harpers Ferry, IA → Prairie du Chien, WI16 mi · 30 min Harpers Ferry, IA → De Soto, WI21 mi · 55 min Harpers Ferry, IA → Waukon, IA22 mi · 40 min Harpers Ferry, IA → Farmersburg, IA27 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from La Crosse, WI, {fromState} to Harpers Ferry, IA, {toState}?: The distance between La Crosse, WI, {fromState} and Harpers Ferry, IA, {toState} is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse, WI, {fromState} to Harpers Ferry, IA, {toState}?: The drive from La Crosse, WI, {fromState} to Harpers Ferry, IA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from La Crosse, WI, {fromState} to Harpers Ferry, IA, {toState}?: The fastest route from La Crosse, WI, {fromState} to Harpers Ferry, IA, {toState} covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Harpers Ferry, IA from La Crosse, WI?: Harpers Ferry, IA lies roughly to the south of La Crosse, WI.
Which roads does the route from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA follow?: The drive from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA mainly follows MN 26.
Which towns do you pass between La Crosse, WI and Harpers Ferry, IA?: Towns on the route from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA include La Crescent, Lansing.
Are there charging stations between La Crosse, WI and Harpers Ferry, IA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from La Crosse, WI to Harpers Ferry, IA, including Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Clason Buick GMC (150 kW); Dahl Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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