How far is North La Crosse, WI from Lancaster, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Lancaster, WI is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Lancaster.
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Start on Rose Street
1805 ft · 51 sec · Rose Street
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2826 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street North
1.3 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on South Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great River Road
26 m · 2 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
1355 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road
38 m · 3 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on North Marquette Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
41 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
140 m · 11 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
43 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
104 m · 8 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Marquette Road
37 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Marquette Road
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Continue on Great River Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 35/133
13.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 35/133
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Continue on State Highway 81
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on State Highway 35
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Beetown Road
805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road
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Continue on South Harrison Street
719 ft · 14 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
584 ft · 15 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
108 m · 18 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
101 m · 17 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
54 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Lancaster.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Lynxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from North La Crosse and 47.3 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Lynxville
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 Lynxville.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 74.11 mi (119.27 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 Lancaster
City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.8474900, -90.7106800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-90.71068, 42.84749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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