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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Greendale, WI is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
208.39 mi
03h 52m
Flight
174.85 mi
281.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.85 mi
Kilometers
281.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.39 mi
Kilometers
335.37 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greendale
Wed, May 6, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 6, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-06T16:13
Arrive Greendale
Wed, May 6, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
104 mi
01h 56m
To Greendale
104.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    2814 ft · 44 sec · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 76th-84th Street

    1267 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    875 ft · 32 sec · South 84th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Layton Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · West Layton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 76th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Grange Avenue

    1461 ft · 45 sec · West Grange Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northway

    2408 ft · 1 min · Northway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    663 ft · 37 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Schoolway

    8 m · 1 sec · Schoolway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schoolway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 65%
I 94
64.2 mi · 31%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
South 76th Street
0.99 mi
I 41
0.82 mi
I 41 South
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 56m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Greendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from North La Crosse and 104.4 miles from Greendale.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Greendale.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Greendale. Straight-line distance: 174.85 mi (281.4 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
Greendale

#2 Greendale

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,127
Coordinates42.9405700, -87.9959200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Greendale (-87.99592, 42.94057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.43
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.72 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.26 $62.52
Premium $4.65 $34.21 $68.41
Diesel $5.30 $38.98 $77.97

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Greendale. The current time is 16:13:12.

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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.