How far is North La Crosse, WI from Little Falls, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.89 mi
03h 20m
Flight
114.23 mi
183.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.23 mi
Kilometers
183.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.89 mi
Kilometers
226.74 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-31T09:45
Arrive Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Pepin
WI

Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
70.4 mi
01h 40m
To Little Falls
70.5 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    2044 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  20. 20

    Continue on State Road 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 35

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  23. 23

    Continue on Great River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road DD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63

    29.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 63

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46

    45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 46

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    936 ft · 26 sec · County Highway C

  36. 36

    Continue on 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto County Highway P

    89 m · 8 sec · County Highway P

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · County Highway P

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
29.6 mi · 21%
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
25.3 mi · 18%
US 14
20.6 mi · 15%
State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 8%
County Road D
7.12 mi · 5%
State Highway 46
6.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pepin
01h 40m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Little Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from North La Crosse and 70.5 miles from Little Falls.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Little Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Pepin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

34 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

60 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

63 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 114.23 mi (183.84 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
Little Falls

#2 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Little Falls (-92.41881, 45.27385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.82 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.94 gal · 37.64 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.14 $42.27
Premium $4.65 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $5.30 $26.36 $52.72

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Little Falls. The current time is 09:45:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.