How far is Belle Plaine, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Belle Plaine, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Plaine and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine and North La Crosse.
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Start on Belle Plaine Avenue
2809 ft · 1 min · Belle Plaine Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W Green Tree Road
2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
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Turn left onto County Road D
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
620 ft · 19 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
5.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 45
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Turn right
130 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto State Highway 110
70 m · 6 sec · State Highway 110
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Turn left onto State Highway 161
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
945 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1841 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on State Highway 161
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Loberg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Loberg Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 10
6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2080 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 44 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 Belle Plaine 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.
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.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Belle Plaine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow 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 Belle Plaine to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Belle Plaine and 88.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Belle Plaine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Coloma
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 Coloma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Plaine and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 141.12 mi (227.11 km).
#1 Belle Plaine
Civil Town in Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,803 |
| Coordinates | 44.7152600, -88.6662100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
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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