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

The driving distance from Little Suamico, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.26 mi
03h 45m
Flight
171.13 mi
275.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.13 mi
Kilometers
275.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.26 mi
Kilometers
370.56 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Little Suamico
Fri, Apr 17, 6:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Suamico
2026-04-17T10:38
Arrive North La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 2:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Suamico
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mecan
WI

Human settlement in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Little Suamico
108.7 mi
01h 52m
To North La Crosse
121.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road J

    1353 ft · 42 sec · County Road J

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway S

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Appleton, Green Bay

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31.4 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  14. 14

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  29. 29

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  30. 30

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Suamico 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
66 mi · 29%
State Highway 82
52 mi · 23%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecan
01h 52m from Little Suamico
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Little Suamico and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Suamico to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mecan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Little Suamico and 121.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Little Suamico and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Mecan

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

24 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

34 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

49 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Suamico and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 171.13 mi (275.41 km).

Little Suamico

#1 Little Suamico

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population4,963
Coordinates44.7174900, -88.0092700
Altitude180
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: County Road J (-88.009186, 44.71749)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.58 $69.15
Premium $4.65 $37.84 $75.67
Diesel $5.30 $43.12 $86.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Suamico and North La Crosse. The current time is 10:38:12.

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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.