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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.64 mi
01h 49m
Flight
82.6 mi
132.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.64 mi
Kilometers
152.31 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
47.2 mi
00h 54m
To Lewiston
47.4 mi
00h 54m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 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 Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Wisconsin Dells

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    30 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 12 & State Highway 16

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 16

  7. 7

    Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    41 m · 6 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    2923 ft · 48 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  10. 10

    Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    33 m · 4 sec · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1222 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 16

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
83.6 mi · 88%
State Highway 16
7.21 mi · 8%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
2.52 mi · 3%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 16
0.89 mi · 1%
US 12
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
00h 54m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

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).

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#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston

Town in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,244
Coordinates43.5805400, -89.6356800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Lewiston (-89.63568, 43.58054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Lewiston. The current time is 18:42:20.

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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.