How far is Abrams, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Abrams, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
232.37 mi
03h 47m
Flight
170.28 mi
274.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.28 mi
Kilometers
274.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.37 mi
Kilometers
373.97 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Abrams
Sat, Apr 18, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abrams
2026-04-17T23:24
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abrams
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mecan
WI

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

From Abrams
109.7 mi
01h 53m
To North La Crosse
122.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abrams and North La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Orchard Road

    2401 ft · 2 min · Oak Orchard Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway EE

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway EE

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    548 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 41 South: Appleton, Green Bay

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Appleton, Green Bay

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  11. 11

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  25. 25

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abrams and North 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
68.7 mi · 30%
State Highway 82
52 mi · 22%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecan
01h 53m from Abrams
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Abrams and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abrams to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Mecan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Abrams and 122.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.92 one way or $61.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Abrams and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Mecan

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

24 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

34 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

49 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abrams and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 170.28 mi (274.04 km).

Abrams

#1 Abrams

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,926
Coordinates44.7791600, -88.0598300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Orchard Road (-88.059861, 44.779146)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.04 L · about $30.92
Round trip
$61.84
16.4 gal · 62.08 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.92 $61.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.87 $69.75
Premium $4.65 $38.16 $76.33
Diesel $5.30 $43.49 $86.99

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 Abrams and North La Crosse. The current time is 23:24:37.

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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.