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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Exeter, WI is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
156.9 mi
03h 15m
Flight
111.02 mi
178.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.02 mi
Kilometers
178.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.9 mi
Kilometers
252.51 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T15:26
Arrive Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
78.4 mi
01h 37m
To Exeter
78.5 mi
01h 37m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Phillips Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    973 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 78

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1463 ft · 38 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mills Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 78

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 8th Street

    37 m · 2 sec · South 8th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South 8th Street

    2549 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 92

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 92

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 92

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 69

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 69

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Highway W

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Highway W

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Argue Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Argue Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Tunnel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tunnel Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
90.2 mi · 57%
US 12
22.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 78
15.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 92
12.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 69
4.05 mi · 3%
US Highway 14
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

75 mi · 01h 20m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 37m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from North La Crosse and 78.5 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 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 Mostly Sunny near Exeter.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 111.02 mi (178.67 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
Exeter

#2 Exeter

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.7905600, -89.5831800
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Exeter (-89.58318, 42.79056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 Exeter. The current time is 15:26:11.

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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.