How far is North La Crosse, WI from Fall River, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Fall River, WI is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Fall River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Fall 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
88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
20.1 mi · 28 min · State Highway 16
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Bradley Street
971 ft · 48 sec · Bradley Street
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Turn left onto Kane Street
139 m · 20 sec · Kane Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kane Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Fall River.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rose Street
Continue straight
88.9 mi · 01h 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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall 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 Fall River?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from North La Crosse and 67.3 miles from Fall River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around North La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
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Westfield, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 114.73 mi (184.64 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 Fall River
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,757 |
| Coordinates | 43.3844300, -89.0451100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall River (-89.04511, 43.38443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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