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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Lamartine, WI is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
161.55 mi
03h 13m
Flight
133.87 mi
215.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.87 mi
Kilometers
215.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.55 mi
Kilometers
259.99 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamartine
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Lamartine
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
80.7 mi
01h 36m
To Lamartine
80.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Schaefer Drive

    978 ft · 48 sec · Schaefer Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road Y

    825 ft · 23 sec · County Road Y

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Y

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 64%
County Road C
6 mi · 4%
East State Street
0.27 mi
County Road A
0.21 mi
WI 33
0.21 mi
Schaefer Drive
0.19 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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 36m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamartine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from North La Crosse and 80.9 miles from Lamartine.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamartine.

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 Lamartine. Straight-line distance: 133.87 mi (215.44 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
Lamartine

#2 Lamartine

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,754
Coordinates43.7333200, -88.5687200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Lamartine (-88.56872, 43.73332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Lamartine. The current time is 20:14:37.

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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.