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

The driving distance from La Grange, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
184.1 mi
02h 51m
Flight
151.37 mi
243.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.37 mi
Kilometers
243.61 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.1 mi
Kilometers
296.28 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-18T21:13
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Grange
93 mi
01h 25m
To North La Crosse
91.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway H

    40 m · 5 sec · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East County Road N

    1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  21. 21

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  22. 22

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
98.5 mi · 54%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 23%
County Highway N
10.6 mi · 6%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
5.49 mi · 3%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 2%
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

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 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 25m from La Grange
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Grange and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from La Grange and 91.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Grange and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 151.37 mi (243.61 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,469
Coordinates42.7997300, -88.6023200
Altitude286
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 Highway H (-88.602574, 42.799736)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.59 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.02
13 gal · 49.18 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.51 $49.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.29
Premium $4.65 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and North La Crosse. The current time is 21:13:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.