How far is Eagle River, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Eagle River, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Portage County Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and North La Crosse.
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Start on East Spruce Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Spruce Street
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Turn right onto North Silver Lake Road
782 ft · 29 sec · North Silver Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Wall Street
2594 ft · 1 min · East Wall Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
772 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the exit right toward WI 17
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on State Highway 17
17.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on North Stevens Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Stevens Street
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Turn slight right
553 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on North Stevens Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Stevens Street
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Turn right onto West Davenport Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Davenport Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 47
1168 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8
8 m · 2 sec · US Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on US 8
11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8
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Turn left
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 34
879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp right
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
1767 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Road
15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto County Highway G
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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Continue on State Highway 173
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80
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Continue on State Highway 173
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on State Highway 173
23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 44 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 Eagle River 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.
US 8
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle River and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Eagle River and 111.5 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle River and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
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 Junction City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 173.47 mi (279.17 km).
#1 Eagle River
City in and county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 45.9171800, -89.2443000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
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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