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

The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
140.83 mi
02h 39m
Flight
114.23 mi
183.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.23 mi
Kilometers
183.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.83 mi
Kilometers
226.64 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-31T08:38
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
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
Pepin
WI

Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin

From Little Falls
70.3 mi
01h 19m
To North La Crosse
70.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Falls and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    22.9 mi · 33 min · US Highway 63

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road DD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Great River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 35

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  22. 22

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 25%
US Highway 63
23 mi · 16%
US 14
12.4 mi · 9%
US 61
12.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 8%
County Road D
7.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Avenue

Continue straight

30.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pepin
01h 19m from Little Falls
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls 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 Falls to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Little Falls and 70.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pepin

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

34 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

60 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

63 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 114.23 mi (183.84 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
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: 130th Street (-92.418732, 45.273948)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.14 $42.27
Premium $4.65 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $5.30 $26.36 $52.72

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 Falls and North La Crosse. The current time is 08:38:32.

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.