How far is Marathon, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Marathon, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marathon and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marathon and North La Crosse.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 107
7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 107
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Turn right onto State Highway 153
11.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 153
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Turn left onto State Highway 97
9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on North Central Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Central Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
627 ft · 14 sec · South Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10
744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Division Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Division Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Turn left onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on North Water Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road
1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street
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Take the ramp right
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marathon and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Marathon and 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 Marathon to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Marathon and 66.5 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marathon and Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Neillsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neillsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marathon and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.34 km).
#1 Marathon
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,103 |
| Coordinates | 44.9291300, -89.8404000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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