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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.3 mi
02h 39m
Flight
114.73 mi
184.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.73 mi
Kilometers
184.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.3 mi
Kilometers
216.14 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 9:06 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 30, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-30T18:26
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 9:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
67 mi
01h 19m
To Fall River
67.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    20.1 mi · 28 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bradley Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · Bradley Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    139 m · 20 sec · Kane Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 78%
State Highway 16
20.1 mi · 15%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 2%
West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
WI 33
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 19m from North La Crosse
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

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

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

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).

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#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,757
Coordinates43.3844300, -89.0451100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Fall River (-89.04511, 43.38443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Fall River. The current time is 18:26:51.

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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.