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

The driving distance from Elroy, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
61.35 mi
01h 02m
Flight
49.21 mi
79.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.35 mi
Kilometers
98.74 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Fri, May 1, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Elroy
Fri, May 1, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-05-01T08:19
Arrive North La Crosse
Fri, May 1, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Angelo
WI

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Elroy
30.6 mi
00h 31m
To North La Crosse
30.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    33 m · 10 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  5. 5

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 71

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 131

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elroy 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 131
46.9 mi · 76%
State Highway 71
10.6 mi · 17%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.7 mi · 1%
East South Railroad Street
0.59 mi · 1%
West Railroad Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 131

Merge slight left

37.9 mi · 00h 41m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angelo
00h 31m from Elroy
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Elroy and Widespread Frost then Mostly 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 Elroy to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Elroy and 30.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Elroy and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Angelo

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

22 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

41 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

70 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

87 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
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: Liberty Street (-90.27235, 43.740787)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Elroy and North La Crosse. The current time is 08:19:14.

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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.