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

The driving distance from Blair, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.1 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.96 mi
49.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.92 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Blair
Fri, Apr 17, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-17T03:45
Arrive North La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blair
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Galesville
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Blair
19.5 mi
00h 22m
To North La Crosse
19.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    30 m · 8 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1338 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 95

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    1588 ft · 27 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 95

    151 m · 13 sec · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    17.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 95
1.72 mi · 4%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 4%
West 4th Street
0.3 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

17.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galesville
00h 22m from Blair
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blair and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Blair and 19.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blair and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Galesville

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

24 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

29 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

68 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blair and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).

Blair

#1 Blair

City in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,330
Coordinates44.2944000, -91.2351600
Altitude260
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: West Broadway Street (-91.235162, 44.294597)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Blair and North La Crosse. The current time is 03:45:30.

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.