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

The driving distance from Lewiston, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
95.34 mi
01h 31m
Flight
82.6 mi
132.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.44 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM CDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T18:11
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Lewiston
47.3 mi
00h 45m
To North La Crosse
48 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Lewiston and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 16

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    3068 ft · 55 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    49 m · 7 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 16

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 16

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 44%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
41.1 mi · 43%
State Highway 16
7.18 mi · 8%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
00h 45m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Lewiston and 48 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 82.6 mi (132.93 km).

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#1 Lewiston

Town in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,244
Coordinates43.5805400, -89.6356800
Altitude247
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: (-89.635669, 43.580538)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:11:07.

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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.