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

The driving distance from Exeter, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
157.46 mi
02h 42m
Flight
111.02 mi
178.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.02 mi
Kilometers
178.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.46 mi
Kilometers
253.4 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-04-23T14:17
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Exeter
78.8 mi
01h 21m
To North La Crosse
78.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tunnel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tunnel Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Argue Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Argue Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway W

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway W

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 69

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 69

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 92

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 92

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 92

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92

  8. 8

    Continue on South 8th Street

    2541 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 78

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 78

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 78

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78

  11. 11

    Continue on Mills Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1463 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 78

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  20. 20

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

    42.1 mi · 45 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 Exeter 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
89.4 mi · 57%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 78
15.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 92
12.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 69
4.05 mi · 3%
US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 21m from Exeter
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Exeter and Mostly Sunny then 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 Exeter to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Exeter and 78.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 111.02 mi (178.67 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.7905600, -89.5831800
Altitude267
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: Tunnel Road (-89.583177, 42.79056)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and North La Crosse. The current time is 14:17:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.