How far is Little Black, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Little Black, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
124.28 mi
02h 29m
Flight
98.11 mi
157.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.11 mi
Kilometers
157.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.28 mi
Kilometers
200.01 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Black
2026-05-31T09:13
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 11:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Black
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Merrillan
WI

Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Little Black
65.4 mi
01h 14m
To North La Crosse
58.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hiline Avenue

    961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville

    1265 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 73

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 73

    12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73

  13. 13

    Continue on Black River Road

    3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hewett Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  27. 27

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  32. 32

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Black 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 73
27 mi · 22%
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 20%
South Black River Street
22.4 mi · 18%
WI 29 West
12.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 27

Continue on State Highway 27

24.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillan
01h 14m from Little Black
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Black 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 Little Black to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Merrillan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Little Black and 58.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Black and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillan

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

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

BUS

Stanley, WI

56 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
RAIL

Tomah

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

Eau Claire, WI

65 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

67 mi away
1210 North Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 98.11 mi (157.9 km).

Little Black

#1 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
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: Black Birch Drive (-90.329437, 45.106077)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Black and North La Crosse. The current time is 09:13:06.

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.