How far is North La Crosse, WI from Eagle River, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Eagle River, WI is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Portage 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 Eagle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Eagle River.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard
1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 173
23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on State Highway 80
125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80
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Turn right onto State Highway 173
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on County Highway G
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Continue on 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South
20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
2782 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway
1.3 km · 2 min · West Riverview Expressway
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp right
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 134
789 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 134
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Continue on WI 34
1199 ft · 23 sec · WI 34
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Continue on State Highway 34
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
1834 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 8: Rhinelander
85 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Kemp Street
42 m · 8 sec · West Kemp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Kemp Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Kemp Street
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Turn left onto Arbutus Street
145 m · 13 sec · Arbutus Street
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Continue on South Petham Street
1319 ft · 41 sec · South Petham Street
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Turn slight left onto South Stevens Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Stevens Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Stevens Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Stevens Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
17.8 mi · 25 min · State Highway 17
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Turn slight right
123 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 17
1.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 17
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
656 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Wall Street
2246 ft · 1 min · West Wall Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
780 ft · 36 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
40 m · 6 sec · East Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Eagle River.
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 34
Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Eagle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Eagle River?
The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from North La Crosse and 111.7 miles from Eagle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.72 one way or $59.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Eagle River.
Stop Ideas Near Junction City
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 Junction City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Eagle River. Straight-line distance: 173.47 mi (279.17 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 Eagle River
City in and county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 45.9171800, -89.2443000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle River (-89.2443, 45.91718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.72 | $59.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.51 | $67.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
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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