How far is Arena, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Arena, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
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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 02h 07m.
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.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arena and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arena and North La Crosse.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South Street
45 m · 11 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1345 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14
30.2 mi · 43 min · US Highway 14
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on South Main Street
1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on East Decker Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street South
1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North
148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Rose Street
1.4 mi · 4 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 Arena 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.
US Highway 14
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14
30.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Arena and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arena to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Arena and 50.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arena and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
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 Viola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arena and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 81.79 mi (131.63 km).
#1 Arena
Civil town in Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 43.1655500, -89.9129000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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