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

The driving distance from McMillan, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.24 mi
01h 57m
Flight
81.91 mi
131.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.91 mi
Kilometers
131.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.24 mi
Kilometers
174.2 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in McMillan
Tue, May 5, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMillan
2026-05-05T12:53
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMillan
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
Black River Falls
WI

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

From McMillan
55.5 mi
00h 58m
To North La Crosse
52.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turtle Ridge Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Turtle Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road E

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road E

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · North Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Central Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    627 ft · 13 sec · South Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10

    41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 10

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on East Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  22. 22

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  27. 27

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McMillan 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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 23%
US Highway 10
22.8 mi · 21%
South Black River Street
22.4 mi · 21%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 8%
County Highway E
7.85 mi · 7%
North Central Avenue
4.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black River Falls
00h 58m from McMillan
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McMillan 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 McMillan to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from McMillan and 52.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McMillan and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black River Falls, 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 Black River Falls.

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

73 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMillan and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 81.91 mi (131.82 km).

McMillan

#1 McMillan

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,102
Coordinates44.7421900, -90.1634700
Altitude387
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: Turtle Ridge Road (-90.163528, 44.74226)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McMillan and North La Crosse. The current time is 12:53:46.

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.