How far is Medford, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 32m.
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 Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and North La Crosse.
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Start on South 4th Street
1493 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Perkins Street
1080 ft · 47 sec · East Perkins Street
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South 8th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street
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Continue on Hiline Avenue
961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville
1265 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Black River Road
3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road
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Continue on Hewett Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street
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Turn right onto West Division Street
158 m · 22 sec · West 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 Medford 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medford to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Merrillan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Medford and 58.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Medford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillan
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 Merrillan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 99.87 mi (160.73 km).
#1 Medford
Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,562 |
| Coordinates | 45.1385800, -90.3401400 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
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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