How far is North La Crosse, WI from Clayton, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Clayton, WI is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Clayton.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
23.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121
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Continue on Main Street South
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South
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Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on State Highway 93
13.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 93
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Turn left onto I 94
1973 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
39.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 128: Glenwood City
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on West Oak Street
1227 ft · 30 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2316 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 128
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on County Highway P
5 mi · 9 min · County Highway P
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Continue on 20th Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · 20th Street
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Continue on County Highway P
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway P
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Highway D
707 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D
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Turn left onto East Clayton Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · East Clayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Merge slight left
39.7 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Clayton?
The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from North La Crosse and 74.6 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Altoona
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 Altoona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 112.21 mi (180.58 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 Clayton
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,227 |
| Coordinates | 45.3313500, -92.1713000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-92.1713, 45.33135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
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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