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

The driving distance from Frederic, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.26 mi
03h 11m
Flight
138.8 mi
223.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.8 mi
Kilometers
223.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.26 mi
Kilometers
286.88 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Frederic
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederic
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederic
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hallie
WI

Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Frederic
89.3 mi
01h 35m
To North La Crosse
89 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Frederic and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street West

    76 m · 13 sec · Oak Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 300th Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · 300th Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 10th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 48

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 48

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 22 1/2 Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Knapp Avenue

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knapp Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Knapp Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Knapp Avenue

    61 m · 4 sec · Knapp Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 93

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on WI 93

    1908 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  20. 20

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederic and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
75.6 mi · 42%
Knapp Avenue
61.8 mi · 35%
300th Avenue
14.2 mi · 8%
22 1/2 Avenue
7.9 mi · 4%
State Highway 48
7.31 mi · 4%
10th Street
4.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Knapp Avenue

Merge slight left

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallie
01h 35m from Frederic
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Frederic 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 Frederic to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hallie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Frederic and 89 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hallie

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

11 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

14 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Menomonie, WI

39 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederic and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 138.8 mi (223.37 km).

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#1 Frederic

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,080
Coordinates45.6591200, -92.4671400
Altitude370
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: Oak Street West (-92.467141, 45.65929)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 Frederic and North La Crosse. The current time is 00:08:27.

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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.