How far is New Glarus, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from New Glarus, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 153 miles (246.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
153.07 mi
02h 36m
Flight
107.96 mi
173.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.96 mi
Kilometers
173.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.07 mi
Kilometers
246.34 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in New Glarus
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Glarus
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Glarus
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From New Glarus
76.4 mi
01h 18m
To North La Crosse
76.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    7 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    952 ft · 41 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 69

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 69

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 92

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 92

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 92

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92

  7. 7

    Continue on South 8th Street

    2541 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 78

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 78

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 78

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78

  10. 10

    Continue on Mills Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1463 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 78

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Glarus 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
89.4 mi · 58%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 78
15.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 92
12.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 69
4.29 mi · 3%
US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 18m from New Glarus
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Glarus 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 New Glarus to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from New Glarus and 76.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Glarus and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Glarus and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 107.96 mi (173.74 km).

New Glarus

#1 New Glarus

Village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,375
Coordinates42.8144500, -89.6351200
Altitude278
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: 2nd Street (-89.635112, 42.814435)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Glarus and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:31:07.

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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.