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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Bloomer, WI is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
104.72 mi
02h 22m
Flight
87.45 mi
140.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.45 mi
Kilometers
140.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.72 mi
Kilometers
168.53 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomer
Sun, May 3, 9:17 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, May 3, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-03T06:55
Arrive Bloomer
Sun, May 3, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Russell
WI

Unincorporated community in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
52.4 mi
01h 11m
To Bloomer
52.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 40: Colfax

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 40: Bloomer

    48 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 40

    136 m · 13 sec · State Highway 40

  21. 21

    Continue on 17th Avenue

    3103 ft · 2 min · 17th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
59.6 mi · 57%
US 53 North
23.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 15%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 1%
17th Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 11m from North La Crosse
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bloomer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from North La Crosse and 52.4 miles from Bloomer.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bloomer.

Stop Ideas Near Russell

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

41 mi away
642 University Drive
RAIL

Winona station

45 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

47 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

51 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Bloomer. Straight-line distance: 87.45 mi (140.73 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
Bloomer

#2 Bloomer

City in Chippewa Wisconsin, United States

Population1,103
Coordinates45.1002400, -91.4887700
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Bloomer (-91.48877, 45.10024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Bloomer. The current time is 06:55:02.

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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.