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

The driving distance from Lowville, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
121.68 mi
01h 54m
Flight
101.3 mi
163.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.82 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, Jun 2, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Lowville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowville
2026-06-01T22:43
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, Jun 2, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowville
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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Lowville
63.9 mi
00h 57m
To North La Crosse
57.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road CS

    76 m · 12 sec · County Road CS

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US HIghway 51

    3 m · 1 sec · US HIghway 51

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US HIghway 51

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowville 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
77.5 mi · 64%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 35%
State Highway 22
3.51 mi · 3%
US HIghway 51
2.28 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
00h 57m from Lowville
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lowville 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 Lowville to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Lowville and 57.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lowville and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

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

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowville and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 101.3 mi (163.03 km).

Lowville

#1 Lowville

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,030
Coordinates43.3824900, -89.3270600
Altitude297
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 CS (-89.327057, 43.382881)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowville and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:43:23.

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.