How far is Elk Mound, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Elk Mound, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
94.49 mi
01h 45m
Flight
74.23 mi
119.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.23 mi
Kilometers
119.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.07 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Mound
Sat, May 23, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Mound
2026-05-22T23:47
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Mound
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
Independence
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States

From Elk Mound
47.2 mi
00h 52m
To North La Crosse
47.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Menomonie Street

    2855 ft · 1 min · Menomonie Street

  2. 2

    Continue on United States Highway 12

    4.8 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 12

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Crossing

    1679 ft · 33 sec · North Crossing

  4. 4

    Continue on North Crossing

    1727 ft · 32 sec · North Crossing

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-94_East: Madison

    2767 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 93: Eleva, Eau Claire

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 93

    13.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  13. 13

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Mound 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
73.9 mi · 78%
I-94 East
9.61 mi · 10%
United States Highway 12
4.78 mi · 5%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
North Crossing
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 52m from Elk Mound
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elk Mound and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain 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 Elk Mound to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Elk Mound and 47.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Elk Mound and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

39 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

49 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

59 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Mound and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 74.23 mi (119.46 km).

Elk Mound

#1 Elk Mound

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Population1,928
Coordinates44.8730200, -91.6910000
Altitude282
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: Menomonie Street (-91.691012, 44.873004)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Mound and North La Crosse. The current time is 23:47:23.

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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.