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

The driving distance from Lake Wazeecha, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.19 mi
01h 47m
Flight
82.41 mi
132.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.41 mi
Kilometers
132.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.19 mi
Kilometers
158.02 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 12:14 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Wazeecha
Tue, May 5, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wazeecha
2026-05-05T10:26
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 12:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wazeecha
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
Wyeville
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Lake Wazeecha
49.1 mi
00h 53m
To North La Crosse
49.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baltic Drive

    120 m · 21 sec · Baltic Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Latvia Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · Latvia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 54th Street South

    113 m · 22 sec · 54th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kellner Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Kellner Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway W

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway W

  6. 6

    Continue on East Riverview Expressway

    2 mi · 4 min · East Riverview Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    94 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    2672 ft · 59 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South

    57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  11. 11

    Continue on Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  20. 20

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  26. 26

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wazeecha 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 43%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 35%
State Highway 21
7.16 mi · 7%
State Highway 54
2.09 mi · 2%
County Highway G
1.97 mi · 2%
East Riverview Expressway
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyeville
00h 53m from Lake Wazeecha
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Wazeecha 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 Wazeecha to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Wyeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lake Wazeecha and 49.1 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyeville

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

11 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

66 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

La Crosse

72 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wazeecha and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 82.41 mi (132.62 km).

Lake Wazeecha

#1 Lake Wazeecha

Census designated place

Population2,651
Coordinates44.3710800, -89.7565100
Altitude315
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: Baltic Drive (-89.757083, 44.371069)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Wazeecha and North La Crosse. The current time is 10:26:58.

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.