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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Edgar, WI is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.28 mi
03h 12m
Flight
97.98 mi
157.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.28 mi
Kilometers
211.28 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgar
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Edgar
Thu, Apr 23, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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
Merrillan
WI

Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
65.6 mi
01h 36m
To Edgar
65.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Black River Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  10. 10

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1007 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · South Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    622 ft · 12 sec · South Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · South Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 97

    9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 97

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 153

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 153

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road H

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road H

  30. 30

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Oak Street

    41 m · 6 sec · East Oak Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 19%
Rose Street
23 mi · 18%
US Highway 10
22.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 97
9.02 mi · 7%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 7%
County Highway E
7.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 27

Continue on State Highway 27

24.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillan
01h 36m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Merrillan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from North La Crosse and 65.7 miles from Edgar.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edgar.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillan

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

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

BUS

Stanley, WI

56 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
RAIL

Tomah

58 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

65 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

67 mi away
1210 North Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Edgar. Straight-line distance: 97.98 mi (157.69 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
Edgar

#2 Edgar

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates44.9271900, -89.9634600
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Edgar (-89.96346, 44.92719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Edgar. The current time is 05:53:58.

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.