How far is North La Crosse, WI from Belle Plaine, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Belle Plaine, WI is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers
Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Belle Plaine.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.3 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left
1774 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
1178 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1118 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Loberg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Loberg Road
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Continue on State Highway 161
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Mill Street
1841 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
945 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 161
9.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 161
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 110
70 m · 10 sec · State Highway 110
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto US Highway 45
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto W Green Tree Road
2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Belle Plaine Avenue
2809 ft · 1 min · Belle Plaine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belle Plaine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Belle Plaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rose Street
Continue straight
44.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Likely near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from North La Crosse and 95.7 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Rain Likely near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Coloma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coloma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 141.12 mi (227.11 km).
#1 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Plaine
Civil Town in Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,803 |
| Coordinates | 44.7152600, -88.6662100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-88.66621, 44.71526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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