How far is Green Bay, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Green Bay, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Bay and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Bay and North La Crosse.
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Start on Dousman Street
78 m · 14 sec · Dousman Street
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Continue on Dousman Street
105 m · 25 sec · Dousman Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1167 ft · 36 sec · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1047 ft · 25 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Ashland Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · South Ashland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Ashland Avenue
674 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Appleton
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ripon Rd
1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street
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Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Montello Street
3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on West Montello Street
635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street
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Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
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Keep slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 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 Green Bay and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Green Bay 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 Green Bay to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Green Bay and 105.4 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Green Bay and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee
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 Packwaukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Bay and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.06 km).
#1 Green Bay
City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.5191600, -88.0198300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
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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