How far is Dale, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Dale, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dale and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale and North La Crosse.
-
1
Start on Depot Road
4 m · 6 sec · Depot Road
-
2
Turn left onto State Road 96
1.1 km · 2 min · State Road 96
-
3
Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 96
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 96
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 96
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96
-
6
Continue on State Road 96
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Road 96
-
7
Continue on State Highway 110
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 110
-
8
Continue on State Highway 49
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 49
-
9
Turn right onto County Road M
2 mi · 5 min · County Road M
-
10
Continue on County Road M
2674 ft · 1 min · County Road M
-
11
Continue on County Road M
3 mi · 7 min · County Road M
-
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway E
620 ft · 22 sec · County Highway E
-
13
Turn left onto County Highway A
8.1 mi · 12 min · County Highway A
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
8.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
-
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
-
16
Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
-
17
Turn right onto West Bird Avenue
785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue
-
18
Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
-
19
Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
-
20
Continue on East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive
-
21
Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
-
22
Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
-
23
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
-
24
Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
-
25
Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
-
26
Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
-
28
Merge slight left
41 mi · 44 min
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
-
30
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dale 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
41 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dale 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 Dale to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Dale and 73.9 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dale and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
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 Strongs Prairie.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Tomah
Westfield, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dale and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 130.95 mi (210.74 km).
#1 Dale
Human settlement in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 44.2730400, -88.6784400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.