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

The driving distance from Eureka, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.91 mi
02h 27m
Flight
120.25 mi
193.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.52 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.91 mi
Kilometers
220.34 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Sat, May 16, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-05-16T07:55
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Eureka
71.1 mi
01h 13m
To North La Crosse
65.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road E

    2.6 mi · 6 min · County Road E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 91

  3. 3

    Continue on East Huron Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Huron Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    640 ft · 11 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ripon Road

    1206 ft · 20 sec · Ripon Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 49

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 49

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 23 & 49

    1724 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 23 & 49

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  20. 20

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  26. 26

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 38%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 31%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 49
4.81 mi · 4%
State Highway 91
4.06 mi · 3%
South Church Street
2.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 13m from Eureka
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eureka and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eureka to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Eureka and 65.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eureka and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 120.25 mi (193.52 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates44.0044300, -88.8417800
Altitude235
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: County Road E (-88.84185, 44.004487)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.29 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.58 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and North La Crosse. The current time is 07:55:18.

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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.