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

The driving distance from Lancaster, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
94.45 mi
01h 59m
Flight
74.11 mi
119.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.11 mi
Kilometers
119.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.45 mi
Kilometers
152.01 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Lynxville
WI

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

From Lancaster
47.2 mi
00h 59m
To North La Crosse
47.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jefferson Street

    56 m · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Cherry Street

    912 ft · 21 sec · West Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    719 ft · 12 sec · South Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beetown Road

    805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 35

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 81

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    13.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 35

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road

    36 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road

    112 m · 9 sec · South Marquette Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road

    35 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road

    141 m · 11 sec · South Marquette Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Marquette Road

    40 m · 3 sec · North Marquette Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Marquette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Marquette Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 35

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Great River Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Great River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 35

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Great River Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Great River Road

    14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 35

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35

  22. 22

    Continue on Great River Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Great River Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Great River Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road

    1346 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on 4th Street South

    1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North

    148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North

  37. 37

    Continue on Copeland Avenue

    2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Rose Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Rose Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster 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
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great River Road
39.2 mi · 41%
State Highway 35
29.5 mi · 31%
Mormon Coulee Road
2.62 mi · 3%
State Highway 81
2.48 mi · 3%
South Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Great River Road

Continue on Great River Road

14 mi · 00h 19m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynxville
00h 59m from Lancaster
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lancaster and 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 Lancaster to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lynxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Lancaster and 47.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lynxville

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

67 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

101 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

112 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 74.11 mi (119.27 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,700
Coordinates42.8474900, -90.7106800
Altitude335
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: South Jefferson Street (-90.710827, 42.84749)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and North La Crosse. The current time is 21:34:52.

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.