How far is North La Crosse, WI from Edson, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Edson, WI is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Edson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Edson.
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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
18.4 mi · 27 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto County Highway MM
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway MM
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Turn left onto County Highway D
30 m · 2 sec · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Edson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Main Street
Turn straight onto South Main Street
24.2 mi · 00h 35m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Edson?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 49.6 miles from North La Crosse and 49.6 miles from Edson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edson.
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 Edson. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.68 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 Edson
Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.9299600, -91.0348700 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edson (-91.03487, 44.92996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
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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