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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Arcadia, WI is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
40.82 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.77 mi
49.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.77 mi
Kilometers
49.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.82 mi
Kilometers
65.69 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-15T20:26
Arrive Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
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
Galesville
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Arcadia
20.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Widespread Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 93

    13.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 North
23.4 mi · 57%
State Highway 93
13.4 mi · 33%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Keep slight left

23.2 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galesville
00h 27m from North La Crosse
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Galesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from North La Crosse and 20.4 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog around North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Arcadia.

Stop Ideas Near Galesville

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

24 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

29 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

68 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 30.77 mi (49.52 km).

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#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Arcadia (-91.50154, 44.25274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.65 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $5.30 $7.64 $15.28

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Arcadia. The current time is 20:26:19.

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.