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

The driving distance from Anson, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.87 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.4 mi
126.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.4 mi
Kilometers
126.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.87 mi
Kilometers
163.94 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, May 3, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Sun, May 3, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-05-03T06:01
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, May 3, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Independence
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States

From Anson
50.9 mi
00h 57m
To North La Crosse
51 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 190th Street

    22 m · 5 sec · 190th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway O

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway O

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road S

    2112 ft · 42 sec · County Road S

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway S South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S South

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S

    39 m · 2 sec · County Highway S

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway S

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S

    43 m · 3 sec · County Highway S

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway S

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S

    44 m · 3 sec · County Highway S

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway S

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2641 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 93

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on WI 93

    1908 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  19. 19

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
75.6 mi · 74%
US 53 South
12.8 mi · 13%
County Highway S
3.3 mi · 3%
County Highway O
2.77 mi · 3%
County Highway S South
1.74 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 57m from Anson
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Anson and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Anson and 51 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Anson and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

39 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

49 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

59 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 78.4 mi (126.18 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,169
Coordinates44.9808000, -91.2868200
Altitude289
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: 190th Street (-91.286829, 44.9808)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Anson and North La Crosse. The current time is 06:01:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.