How far is North La Crosse, WI from Brice Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Brice Prairie, WI is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.87 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.87 mi
11.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.87 mi
Kilometers
11.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.49 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brice Prairie
Sun, May 31, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-31T03:48
Arrive Brice Prairie
Sun, May 31, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Onalaska
WI

Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Brice Prairie
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway OT

    3076 ft · 1 min · County Highway OT

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road OT

    3034 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road ZN

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road ZN

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road Z

    2923 ft · 1 min · County Road Z

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road ZN

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road ZN

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Highway ZZ

    1689 ft · 47 sec · County Highway ZZ

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway ZZ

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 North
4.32 mi · 40%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 24%
County Road ZN
1.95 mi · 18%
County Highway OT
0.58 mi · 5%
County Road OT
0.57 mi · 5%
County Road Z
0.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Keep slight left

3.81 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onalaska
00h 09m from North La Crosse
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Brice Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onalaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from North La Crosse and 5.5 miles from Brice Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Brice Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Onalaska

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

6 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

37 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

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

Eau Claire, WI

104 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Brice Prairie. Straight-line distance: 6.87 mi (11.06 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
Brice Prairie

#2 Brice Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,887
Coordinates43.9385700, -91.2998600
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Brice Prairie (-91.29986, 43.93857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Brice Prairie. The current time is 03:48:24.

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.