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

The driving distance from Concord, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.43 mi
02h 35m
Flight
143.31 mi
230.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.31 mi
Kilometers
230.63 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.43 mi
Kilometers
277.5 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, May 7, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, May 7, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-06T22:56
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, May 7, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Concord
86.1 mi
01h 17m
To North La Crosse
86.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Center Drive

    7 m · 8 sec · Concord Center Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Concord Center Drive

    148 m · 22 sec · Concord Center Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3188 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 54%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 24%
Concord Center Drive
35.5 mi · 21%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 17m from Concord
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Concord and Partly 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 Concord to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Concord and 86.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Concord and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 143.31 mi (230.63 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,130
Coordinates43.0694500, -88.5987100
Altitude261
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: Concord Center Drive (-88.598773, 43.069558)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.86
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.93 $45.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.86 $51.72
Premium $4.65 $28.30 $56.59
Diesel $5.30 $32.25 $64.50

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:56:03.

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.