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

The driving distance from Brillion, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.11 mi
03h 28m
Flight
159.85 mi
257.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.85 mi
Kilometers
257.25 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.11 mi
Kilometers
326.87 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Brillion
Wed, May 13, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brillion
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brillion
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
Oxford
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States

From Brillion
93.6 mi
01h 44m
To North La Crosse
109.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1860 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ryan Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Ryan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hacker Road

    2420 ft · 2 min · Hacker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bastian Road

    1190 ft · 54 sec · Bastian Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10

    37 m · 7 sec · US Highway 10

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10

    41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10

    33 m · 6 sec · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10

  12. 12

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tayco Street

    2426 ft · 41 sec · Tayco Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  28. 28

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  32. 32

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  37. 37

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  38. 38

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  42. 42

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  44. 44

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  45. 45

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  47. 47

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  48. 48

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brillion 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
50 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 26%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 21%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 12%
US Highway 10
15.7 mi · 8%
Winneconne Avenue
15.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
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 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 44m from Brillion
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brillion and Mostly 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 Brillion to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Brillion and 109.4 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brillion and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

67 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brillion and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 159.85 mi (257.25 km).

Brillion

#1 Brillion

City in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,465
Coordinates44.1772100, -88.0642700
Altitude253
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: North Main Street (-88.064236, 44.17721)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 Brillion and North La Crosse. The current time is 20:08:49.

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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.