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

The driving distance from Necedah, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.31 mi
01h 05m
Flight
59.73 mi
96.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.73 mi
Kilometers
96.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.31 mi
Kilometers
106.72 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Necedah
Sat, May 30, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Necedah
2026-05-30T18:53
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Necedah
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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Necedah
33.9 mi
00h 32m
To North La Crosse
32.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto West 3rd Street

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Necedah 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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 63%
State Highway 21
14.2 mi · 21%
West 3rd Street
9.89 mi · 15%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 2%
East McCoy Boulevard
0.32 mi
US 53 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 32m from Necedah
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Necedah 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 Necedah to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Necedah and 32.4 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Necedah and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 59.73 mi (96.12 km).

Necedah

#1 Necedah

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

Population2,400
Coordinates44.0260800, -90.0740200
Altitude280
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: (-90.074005, 44.026078)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Necedah and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:53:54.

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.