How far is Bristol, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Bristol, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and North La Crosse.
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Start on 199th Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · 199th Avenue
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Turn right onto 82nd Street
103 m · 17 sec · 82nd Street
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Turn right onto 200th Avenue
782 ft · 19 sec · 200th Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Road
2445 ft · 46 sec · Bristol Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward lake geneva
151 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
6.7 mi · 11 min · 75th Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on State Highway 50
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Take the exit slight right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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14
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
1465 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 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 Bristol 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
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol 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 Bristol to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Bristol and 115.3 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Poynette
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 Poynette.
Portage
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 184.02 mi (296.15 km).
#1 Bristol
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,145 |
| Coordinates | 42.5589100, -88.0492500 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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