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

The driving distance from Antigo, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.02 mi
03h 07m
Flight
136.6 mi
219.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.6 mi
Kilometers
219.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.02 mi
Kilometers
283.27 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 7:33 PM CDT
Return by in Antigo
Wed, May 13, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Antigo
2026-05-13T16:25
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 7:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Antigo
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
Nekoosa
WI

Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States

From Antigo
87.7 mi
01h 33m
To North La Crosse
88.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Superior Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Superior Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 52

    20.9 mi · 29 min · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road X

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road X

  5. 5

    Continue on Camp Phillips Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Camp Phillips Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2477 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids

    1767 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Victory Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South

    57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  31. 31

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  33. 33

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  37. 37

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Antigo 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
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 24%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 19%
State Highway 52
20.9 mi · 12%
Victory Road
15.2 mi · 9%
I 39 South
12.5 mi · 7%
State Highway 34
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nekoosa
01h 33m from Antigo
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Antigo and 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 Antigo to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Nekoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Antigo and 88.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Antigo and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Nekoosa

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

10 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

36 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

36 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

58 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Antigo and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 136.6 mi (219.84 km).

Antigo

#1 Antigo

City in and county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin

Population1,369
Coordinates45.1402500, -89.1523400
Altitude455
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: Superior Street (-89.152338, 45.14025)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.51 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47.02 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Antigo and North La Crosse. The current time is 16:25:28.

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.