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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on 190th Street
22 m · 5 sec · 190th Street
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Turn right onto County Highway O
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway O
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Turn left onto County Road S
2112 ft · 42 sec · County Road S
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Continue on County Highway S South
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S
39 m · 2 sec · County Highway S
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway S
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S
43 m · 3 sec · County Highway S
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway S
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S
44 m · 3 sec · County Highway S
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway S
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Turn left onto US 53 South: Eau Claire
2641 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 93
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on WI 93
1908 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street North
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on State Highway 93
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on State Highway 93
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Independence.
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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).
#1 Anson
Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 44.9808000, -91.2868200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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