How far is North La Crosse, WI from Eau Galle, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Eau Galle, WI is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.68 mi
01h 57m
Flight
69.58 mi
111.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.58 mi
Kilometers
111.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.68 mi
Kilometers
139.49 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Galle
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T06:02
Arrive Eau Galle
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cochrane
WI

Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
43.3 mi
00h 58m
To Eau Galle
43.4 mi
00h 58m

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
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    2044 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 25-35

    2406 ft · 41 sec · State Road 25-35

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    946 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Road 25

    13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25

  22. 22

    Continue on West Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    810 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 25

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway D

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road D

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road D

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road Z

    21 m · 2 sec · County Road Z

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Z

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
25.3 mi · 29%
US 14
20.6 mi · 24%
State Road 25
15.3 mi · 18%
US 61
3.99 mi · 5%
County Highway D
3.04 mi · 4%
US Highway 10
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochrane
00h 58m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Cochrane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from North La Crosse and 43.4 miles from Eau Galle.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 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 Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Eau Galle.

Stop Ideas Near Cochrane

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

25 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

64 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

68 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Eau Galle. Straight-line distance: 69.58 mi (111.98 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
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#2 Eau Galle

Human settlement in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,250
Coordinates44.6921900, -92.0115600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Eau Galle (-92.01156, 44.69219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 Eau Galle. The current time is 06:02:42.

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.