How far is North La Crosse, WI from Lewiston, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Lewiston, WI is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 01h 49m.
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 Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Lewiston.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Wisconsin Dells
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
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Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
1.2 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
41 m · 6 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Exit the roundabout onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
2923 ft · 48 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
33 m · 4 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Turn left
1222 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 16
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 16
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Lewiston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rose Street
Continue straight
68.4 mi · 01h 13m
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 leaving North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from North La Crosse and 47.4 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
La Crosse
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 82.6 mi (132.93 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 Lewiston
Town in Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 43.5805400, -89.6356800 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-89.63568, 43.58054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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