How far is Black Wolf, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.16 mi
02h 48m
Flight
135.79 mi
218.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.79 mi
Kilometers
218.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.16 mi
Kilometers
244.87 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Black Wolf
Sat, May 16, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Wolf
2026-05-16T09:01
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 11:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Wolf
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Easton
WI

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

From Black Wolf
77.8 mi
01h 24m
To North La Crosse
74.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    63 m · 11 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Nekimi Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road I

    1.6 km · 3 min · County Road I

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road N

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road N

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    108 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Park Ave

    108 m · 14 sec · South Park Ave

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    552 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 44/91

  11. 11

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  33. 33

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Wolf 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 34%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 28%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 17%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Appleton
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
01h 24m from Black Wolf
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Black Wolf and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Black Wolf and 74.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Black Wolf and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

26 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

42 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Tomah

58 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Wolf and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 135.79 mi (218.54 km).

Black Wolf

#1 Black Wolf

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,472
Coordinates43.9377600, -88.5237200
Altitude243
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: Country Club Road (-88.523843, 43.937759)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Wolf and North La Crosse. The current time is 09:01:43.

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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.