How far is Marion, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Marion, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 171 miles (275.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Adams County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and North La Crosse.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 110
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 110
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Turn right onto County Road G
2 mi · 5 min · County Road G
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Turn left onto Town Hall Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Town Hall Road
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Continue on Town Hall Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Town Hall Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road C
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road C
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Continue on County Road C
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road C
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Turn left onto County Road E
7 mi · 10 min · County Road E
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Turn right onto State Highway 161
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
945 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1841 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on State Highway 161
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Loberg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Loberg Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 10
6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2080 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 44 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 Marion and North La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
41 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and 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 Marion to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 171 miles (275.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Marion and 83.8 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Friendship
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 Friendship.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 129.88 mi (209.02 km).
#1 Marion
City in Shawano and Waupaca counties in the U.
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 44.6708100, -88.8892700 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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