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

The driving distance from Jamestown, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.38 mi
02h 23m
Flight
93.83 mi
151 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.69 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, May 3, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-03T00:32
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, May 3, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Bell Center
WI

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

From Jamestown
57.7 mi
01h 11m
To North La Crosse
57.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road H

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road H

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shoestring Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Shoestring Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road HH

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road HH

  4. 4

    Continue on Great River Road

    1502 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Great River Road

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Great River Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    623 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    148 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 61

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 61

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 129

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 129

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 61

    21.4 mi · 30 min · US Highway 61

  15. 15

    Continue on Soldiers Grove Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kickapoo Street

    1683 ft · 36 sec · West Kickapoo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 14

    7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on 4th Street South

    1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North

    148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North

  32. 32

    Continue on Copeland Avenue

    2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Rose Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Rose Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown 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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 61
22.2 mi · 19%
North Main St
21.2 mi · 18%
Great River Road
15.9 mi · 14%
Elm Street
12.2 mi · 11%
South Main Street
11.4 mi · 10%
Lincoln Avenue
9.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 61

Turn right onto US Highway 61

21.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Center
01h 11m from Jamestown
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Jamestown to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Bell Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Jamestown and 57.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jamestown and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Bell Center

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

69 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

81 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

93 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Winona station

106 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 93.83 mi (151 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,122
Coordinates42.5877800, -90.5484600
Altitude282
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 H (-90.548464, 42.587715)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and North La Crosse. The current time is 00:32:23.

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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.