How far is North La Crosse, WI from Crescent, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Crescent, WI is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Crescent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Crescent.
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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
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
954 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
24.2 mi · 35 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ervin Street
2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 53
10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53
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Continue on Harmony Street
2754 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left onto County Road R
2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R
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Continue on County Highway R
6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 27
27.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Crescent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 27
Turn left onto State Highway 27
27.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Crescent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Crescent?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Pigeon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from North La Crosse and 51.6 miles from Crescent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Crescent.
Stop Ideas Near Pigeon Falls
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 Pigeon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Crescent. Straight-line distance: 84.54 mi (136.05 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 Crescent
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.0677400, -91.1468100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crescent (-91.14681, 45.06774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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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