How far is Excelsior, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Excelsior, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Excelsior and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior and North La Crosse.
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Start on Excelsior Road
7 m · 3 sec · Excelsior Road
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Turn right onto County Highway F
2407 ft · 1 min · County Highway F
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Turn left onto County Highway S
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway S
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Turn right onto US Highway 61
12.3 mi · 17 min · US Highway 61
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Continue on Soldiers Grove Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kickapoo Street
1683 ft · 36 sec · West Kickapoo Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
10.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street South
1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North
148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Rose Street
1.4 mi · 4 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 Excelsior and North La Crosse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Main St
Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Excelsior and 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 Excelsior to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Viroqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Excelsior and 33.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Excelsior and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Viroqua
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 Viroqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 51.5 mi (82.88 km).
#1 Excelsior
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 43.2516500, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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