How far is Maple Bluff, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Maple Bluff, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
136.79 mi
02h 10m
Flight
106.33 mi
171.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.33 mi
Kilometers
171.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.79 mi
Kilometers
220.14 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Bluff
2026-04-18T06:59
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Bluff
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Maple Bluff
68.7 mi
01h 05m
To North La Crosse
68 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farwell Drive

    84 m · 13 sec · Farwell Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    2633 ft · 2 min · Farwell Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sheridan Drive

    1658 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wyldewood Drive

    646 ft · 33 sec · Wyldewood Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Monterey Drive

    1254 ft · 55 sec · Monterey Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Trailsway

    1241 ft · 54 sec · Trailsway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

    1663 ft · 60 sec · North Sherman Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northport Drive

    1869 ft · 48 sec · Northport Drive

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Darwin Road

    659 ft · 15 sec · Darwin Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Packers Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway CV

    2.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway CV

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    152 m · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 51

    2827 ft · 54 sec · US Highway 51

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wis Dells

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Bluff 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
87.2 mi · 64%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 31%
County Highway CV
2.41 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Packers Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Farwell Drive
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 05m from Maple Bluff
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Maple Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maple Bluff to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Maple Bluff and 68 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maple Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Bluff and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 106.33 mi (171.12 km).

Maple Bluff

#1 Maple Bluff

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,307
Coordinates43.1183300, -89.3795600
Altitude267
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: Bay Avenue (-89.379262, 43.118531)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Bluff and North La Crosse. The current time is 06:59:51.

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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.