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

The driving distance from Neillsville, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
78.35 mi
01h 29m
Flight
58.94 mi
94.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.35 mi
Kilometers
126.1 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 25, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Neillsville
Sat, Apr 25, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neillsville
2026-04-25T07:58
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 25, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neillsville
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
Irving
WI

Town in Wisconsin

From Neillsville
39.1 mi
00h 44m
To North La Crosse
39.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hewett Street

    2633 ft · 56 sec · Hewett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  9. 9

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  14. 14

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neillsville 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 31%
South Black River Street
22.4 mi · 29%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 11%
County Highway E
7.85 mi · 10%
County Road J
3.36 mi · 4%
State Highway 73
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 44m from Neillsville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Neillsville and Mostly 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 Neillsville to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Neillsville and 39.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irving

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

48 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

61 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

83 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neillsville and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.85 km).

Neillsville

#1 Neillsville

City in Clark County in the U.

Population2,375
Coordinates44.5599600, -90.5962500
Altitude316
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: Hewett Street (-90.596298, 44.559962)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Neillsville and North La Crosse. The current time is 07:58:47.

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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.