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

The driving distance from Leon, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.61 mi
00h 26m
Flight
20.94 mi
33.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.94 mi
Kilometers
33.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Leon
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bangor
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Leon
13.3 mi
00h 13m
To North La Crosse
13.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1934 ft · 37 sec · South Black River Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Black River Street
21.8 mi · 82%
State Highway 27
2.77 mi · 10%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 6%
US 53 South
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Black River Street

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
00h 13m from Leon
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Leon and 13.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

22 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

55 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

102 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leon and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 20.94 mi (33.7 km).

Leon

#1 Leon

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates43.8774700, -90.8301300
Altitude240
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: State Highway 27 (-90.830562, 43.8774)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Leon and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:59:48.

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.