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Map & directions

From Interstate I-90, Exit 3, Exit 4 and Exit 5 all lead to the UW-La Crosse campus, but only the closest exit is listed below for each direction. Exit 3 travels along the scenic Great River Road and is the main route to Historic Downtown La Crosse. Exit 4 is a direct route south linking Hwy. 53 from the north with Hwy. 16. Exit 5 is the most easterly route into the City of La Crosse via Hwy. 16.

Printable directions to campus

From the west (I-90):

Exit Interstate I-90 at Exit 3 onto US 53 South. Drive 3.9 miles and turn left on La Crosse Street; continue for 1.1 miles and turn right on East Avenue to Campus.

From the north (Hwy. 53):

If traveling south on Highway 53 (go over I-90 at Exit 4). Follow Highway 157 to Highway 16. Turn right on Highway 16. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.

From the east (I-90):

Travelers heading west to La Crosse on Interstate I-90 exit at Onalaska-La Crosse Highway 16 (Exit 5). Turn left onto Highway 16. Drive 4.8 miles and right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.

From the south:

Highway 14, 61, and 35 enter the city on the south. Follow the green "UW-La Crosse" signs north on Losey Boulevard to Highway 16 (3.0 miles). Turn left on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.

About La Crosse

The appreciation for the La Crosse Area has been present from the days of our earliest inhabitants. When the giant glaciers of the Ice Age retreated north it miraculously left the La Crosse Area virtually untouched.   In the 17th century, European settlers made their way through the mountainous limestone formations and the narrow valleys until they reached the edge of the 500 foot bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River Valley. There, Lt. Zebulon Pike, an American soldier and explorer, saw the Winnebago Indians playing a game with sticks that resembled a bishop's crozier or lacrosse in French. Soon, "Prairie La Crosse" became a major trading post, as commodities, freight and more settlers arrived in the area.  

For additional information on the La Crosse area including restaurants and attractions, go to www.explorelacrosse.com.

Upcoming events

3 to 4 p.m. Wed, April 17 2024 Friend of Graduate & Extended Learning Award Ceremony & Reception 6 p.m. Thu, April 25 LSAT Test Preparation Prepare for the Law School Admission Test 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Sat, April 27 Wisconsin Chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education (WI-Name) Conference 7 p.m. Wed, May 1 LSAT Test Preparation Prepate for the Law School Admission Test 4 to 6 p.m. Thu, May 2 Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence A Tribute to Dr. Gary Gilmore 7 p.m. Thu, May 2 GMAT Test Preparation Course Prepare for the Graduate Management Admission Test 6 p.m. Wed, May 8 GRE Test Preparation Prepare for the Graduate Record Exam 6 p.m. Tue, June 4 GRE Test Preparation Prepare for the Graduate Record Exam 6 p.m. Wed, June 5 GMAT Test Preparation Course Prepare for the Graduate Management Admission Test Starts 8 a.m. Fri, June 7 Wetland Delineation Workshop-La Crosse The workshop will be offered in a hybrid format utilizing both online learning and in-person training in the field. Multiple dates (3 upcoming) Kids' Culinary Academy (For kids entering grades 6–8 in the fall) All Things Sandwiches Multiple dates (2 upcoming) Practical Strategies & Techniques for Person-Centered Autism Spectrum Disorder A workshop for caregivers & professionals. Multiple dates (2 upcoming) Basic Wetland Plant Identification Join us for a practical and informative two-day workshop focused on the essentials of wetland plant identification. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wed, Oct. 2 4th Annual Wisconsin Rural Health Promotion Meeting October 2, 2024 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | A virtual event 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thu, Oct. 3 38th Annual Wisconsin Health Education Network (WHEN) Meeting October 3, 2024 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | A virtual event