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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Augusta, WI is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
75.78 mi
01h 51m
Flight
57.97 mi
93.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.95 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-15T18:58
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Blair
WI

City in Wisconsin, USA

From North La Crosse
37.9 mi
00h 55m
To Augusta
37.9 mi
00h 55m

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
49°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    954 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    24.2 mi · 35 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ervin Street

    2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 53

    10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

  10. 10

    Continue on Harmony Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road R

    2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    60 m · 6 sec · County Highway G

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
24.2 mi · 32%
US 53 North
18.3 mi · 24%
US Highway 53
10.5 mi · 14%
Main Street
7.66 mi · 10%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 9%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

24.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blair
00h 55m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog leaving North La Crosse and Patchy Fog near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Blair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from North La Crosse and 37.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog around North La Crosse and Patchy Fog near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Blair

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

43 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

51 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

67 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 57.97 mi (93.29 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
Augusta

#2 Augusta

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,517
Coordinates44.6802400, -91.1198800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Augusta (-91.11988, 44.68024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Augusta. The current time is 18:58:04.

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.