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

The driving distance from Menasha, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.15 mi
03h 04m
Flight
141.34 mi
227.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.34 mi
Kilometers
227.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.15 mi
Kilometers
293.14 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 12:05 PM CDT
Return by in Menasha
Sat, May 16, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menasha
2026-05-16T09:01
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 12:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menasha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Easton
WI

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

From Menasha
83.2 mi
01h 32m
To North La Crosse
98.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Racine Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Racine Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1990 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tayco Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Tayco Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  28. 28

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  33. 33

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  38. 38

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  39. 39

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menasha 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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 29%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 14%
Winneconne Avenue
15.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
01h 32m from Menasha
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menasha and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menasha to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Menasha and 98.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menasha and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

26 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

42 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Tomah

58 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menasha and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 141.34 mi (227.46 km).

Menasha

#1 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
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: Broad Street (-88.446502, 44.202033)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $24.25
Round trip
$48.50
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.25 $48.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.65 $29.93 $59.85
Diesel $5.30 $34.10 $68.21

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menasha and North La Crosse. The current time is 09:01:43.

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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.