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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Bristol, WI is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.2 mi
04h 24m
Flight
184.02 mi
296.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.02 mi
Kilometers
296.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.2 mi
Kilometers
370.47 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
115 mi
02h 12m
To Bristol
115.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    14 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  20. 20

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 75th Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · 75th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bristol Road

    2904 ft · 56 sec · Bristol Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    782 ft · 24 sec · 200th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 82nd Street

    103 m · 20 sec · 82nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · 199th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 59%
I 39
37.2 mi · 16%
East Racine Street
16.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 4%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 4%
75th Street
6.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

120 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
184.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 12m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from North La Crosse and 115.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 184.02 mi (296.15 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
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population5,145
Coordinates42.5589100, -88.0492500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Bristol (-88.04925, 42.55891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Bristol. The current time is 08:38:09.

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.