How far is Mount Horeb, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Mount Horeb, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Horeb and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Horeb and North La Crosse.
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Start on South 2nd Street
6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Springdale Street
1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 78
60 m · 3 sec · State Highway 78
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 78
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Mills Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
1463 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 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 Mount Horeb 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.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Mount Horeb and 67.9 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Horeb and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
Wisconsin Dells
Tomah
Westfield, WI
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Horeb and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 95.34 mi (153.43 km).
#1 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
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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