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

The driving distance from Farmington, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
168.76 mi
02h 33m
Flight
139.72 mi
224.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.72 mi
Kilometers
224.86 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.76 mi
Kilometers
271.6 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T22:02
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Farmington
84.3 mi
01h 16m
To North La Crosse
84.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Road B

  2. 2

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1901 ft · 52 sec · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1574 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1795 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 55%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 25%
Milwaukee Street
26.6 mi · 16%
County Road B
4.58 mi · 3%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 16m from Farmington
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Farmington and Mostly Clear then Chance Snow 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 Farmington to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Farmington and 84.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Farmington and Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 139.72 mi (224.86 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,848
Coordinates43.0761200, -88.6720500
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: County Road B (-88.672048, 43.07605)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.54 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.08 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:02:06.

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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.