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

The driving distance from Marcellon, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.68 mi
01h 53m
Flight
100.86 mi
162.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.86 mi
Kilometers
162.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.68 mi
Kilometers
191 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Marcellon
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcellon
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marcellon
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Marcellon
59.3 mi
00h 56m
To North La Crosse
59.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 44

    96 m · 9 sec · State Highway 44

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33

    9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 33

  3. 3

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 55%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 35%
State Highway 33
9.33 mi · 8%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
State Highway 44
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
00h 56m from Marcellon
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marcellon and Mostly 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 Marcellon to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Marcellon and 59.4 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Marcellon and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marcellon and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 100.86 mi (162.32 km).

Marcellon

#1 Marcellon

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,115
Coordinates43.5685900, -89.2656700
Altitude252
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: State Highway 44 (-89.265793, 43.568591)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Marcellon and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:15:31.

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.