How far is Mineral Point, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
113.04 mi
02h 23m
Flight
86.75 mi
139.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.75 mi
Kilometers
139.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.04 mi
Kilometers
181.92 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, May 7, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Point
Thu, May 7, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Point
2026-05-07T07:51
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, May 7, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Point
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
Sylvan
WI

Human settlement in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Mineral Point
57 mi
01h 11m
To North La Crosse
56 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Chestnut Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doty Street

    660 ft · 25 sec · Doty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dodge Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2852 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 151

    3.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 151

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 23 North: Dodgeville, Spring Green

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 130

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 130

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 133

    846 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 133

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130

  14. 14

    Continue on South Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 130

    1677 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 130

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  23. 23

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Decker Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on 4th Street South

    1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North

    148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North

  38. 38

    Continue on Copeland Avenue

    2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Rose Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Rose Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 25%
North Main St
21.2 mi · 19%
US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 13%
State Highway 130
12.2 mi · 11%
WI 23 North
8.61 mi · 8%
North Main Street
7.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Main St

Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

21.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvan
01h 11m from Mineral Point
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Point and Chance Rain Showers near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Sylvan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Mineral Point and 56 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Point and Chance Rain Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Sylvan

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

72 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

95 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 86.75 mi (139.61 km).

Mineral Point

#1 Mineral Point

Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population2,494
Coordinates42.8600000, -90.1798500
Altitude317
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: South Chestnut Street (-90.179901, 42.860013)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Point and North La Crosse. The current time is 07:51:21.

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.