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

The driving distance from Greendale, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
209.37 mi
03h 13m
Flight
174.85 mi
281.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.85 mi
Kilometers
281.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.37 mi
Kilometers
336.95 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, May 6, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in Greendale
Wed, May 6, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greendale
2026-05-06T15:17
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, May 6, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greendale
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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Greendale
104.1 mi
01h 36m
To North La Crosse
105.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolway

    8 m · 6 sec · Schoolway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    663 ft · 36 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northway

    2472 ft · 1 min · Northway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Grange Avenue

    1365 ft · 37 sec · West Grange Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 76th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    78 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Layton Avenue

    2468 ft · 1 min · West Layton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1283 ft · 48 sec · South 84th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 South, I 894 West, I 41 North

    1699 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    2252 ft · 35 sec · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  19. 19

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greendale 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 44%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 30%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 20%
I 41 North
4.19 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
South 76th Street
0.94 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 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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 36m from Greendale
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greendale and Areas Of Frost then Mostly 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 Greendale to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Greendale and 105.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greendale and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greendale and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 174.85 mi (281.4 km).

Greendale

#1 Greendale

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,127
Coordinates42.9405700, -87.9959200
Altitude225
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: Schoolway (-87.995887, 42.940586)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Greendale and North La Crosse. The current time is 15:17:59.

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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.