How far is North La Crosse, WI from Howards Grove, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Howards Grove, WI is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
207.92 mi
04h 13m
Flight
170.83 mi
274.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.83 mi
Kilometers
274.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.92 mi
Kilometers
334.61 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howards Grove
Tue, May 5, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-04T22:21
Arrive Howards Grove
Tue, May 5, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 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
103.8 mi
02h 06m
To Howards Grove
104.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.4 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road A

    1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie

    30 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

    100 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rienzi Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road K

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    656 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32: Howards Grove, Sheboygan Falls

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · College Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 50%
State Highway 23
28.2 mi · 14%
County Road C
6 mi · 3%
County Road K
1.65 mi · 1%
East Johnson Street
0.84 mi
WI 32
0.3 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 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
02h 06m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Howards Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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 103.8 miles from North La Crosse and 104.1 miles from Howards Grove.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Howards Grove.

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 Howards Grove. Straight-line distance: 170.83 mi (274.92 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
Howards Grove

#2 Howards Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,279
Coordinates43.8338800, -87.8200900
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Howards Grove (-87.82009, 43.83388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
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
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Howards Grove. The current time is 22:21:03.

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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.