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

The driving distance from Galesville, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.05 mi
00h 23m
Flight
17.01 mi
27.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.01 mi
Kilometers
27.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.05 mi
Kilometers
33.87 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, Jun 1, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in Galesville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galesville
2026-06-01T19:23
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, Jun 1, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Galesville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Holmen
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Galesville
10.5 mi
00h 11m
To North La Crosse
10.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1692 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
1.69 mi · 8%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 7%
US 53 South
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmen
00h 11m from Galesville
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Galesville and Partly 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 Galesville to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holmen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Galesville and 10.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Galesville and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Holmen

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

14 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

32 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

60 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

95 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galesville and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 17.01 mi (27.38 km).

Galesville

#1 Galesville

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,602
Coordinates44.0816300, -91.3490400
Altitude222
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: South Main Street (-91.34899, 44.081626)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Galesville and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:23:14.

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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.