How far is Lake Nebagamon, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Nebagamon, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.94 mi
03h 39m
Flight
185.69 mi
298.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.69 mi
Kilometers
298.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.94 mi
Kilometers
357.17 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Fri, May 22, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Nebagamon
Fri, May 22, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Nebagamon
2026-05-21T23:04
Arrive North La Crosse
Fri, May 22, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Nebagamon
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
New Auburn
WI

Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

From Lake Nebagamon
108.4 mi
01h 49m
To North La Crosse
113.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coolidge Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road B/P

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Road B/P

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    65 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1688 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    56 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 93

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on WI 93

    1908 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  14. 14

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 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 Lake Nebagamon 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road B/P
135 mi · 61%
State Highway 93
75.6 mi · 34%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Coolidge Memorial Highway
1.08 mi
WI 93
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road B/P

Keep slight left

81.4 mi · 01h 31m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Auburn
01h 49m from Lake Nebagamon
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Nebagamon 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 Lake Nebagamon to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

New Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Lake Nebagamon and 113.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Nebagamon and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near New Auburn

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

37 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

46 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Menomonie, WI

47 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Nebagamon and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 185.69 mi (298.84 km).

Lake Nebagamon

#1 Lake Nebagamon

Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population1,064
Coordinates46.5149400, -91.6999100
Altitude351
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 B (-91.69994, 46.514989)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.05
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.53 $59.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.30 $66.60
Premium $4.65 $36.44 $72.88
Diesel $5.30 $41.53 $83.06

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Nebagamon and North La Crosse. The current time is 23:04:01.

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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.