How far is North La Crosse, WI from Little Round Lake, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Little Round Lake, WI is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
188.08 mi
04h 16m
Flight
146.5 mi
235.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.5 mi
Kilometers
235.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.08 mi
Kilometers
302.69 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Oct 15, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 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
Tilden
WI

Town of Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
94 mi
02h 08m
To Little Round Lake
94.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road B

    14 mi · 25 min · County Road B

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road K

    7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway E

    1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Highway K

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Froemel Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Round Lake School Road

    2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Akikaandag Lane

    102 m · 16 sec · Akikaandag Lane

  27. 27

    Continue on Akikaandag Lane

    1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Akikaandag Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
110 mi · 59%
US 53 North
23.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 8%
County Road B
14 mi · 7%
County Road K
7.21 mi · 4%
State Highway 70
5.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Merge slight left

73.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilden
02h 08m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.

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 Round Lake?

The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Tilden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from North La Crosse and 94.1 miles from Little Round Lake.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Tilden

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

14 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

22 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

24 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Stanley, WI

40 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Little Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 146.5 mi (235.77 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 Little Round Lake

Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates45.9649500, -91.3679500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Little Round Lake (-91.36795, 45.96495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.12 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.66
13.28 gal · 50.24 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $27.33 $54.66
Mid-grade $4.72 $31.31 $62.62
Premium $5.30 $35.17 $70.33
Diesel $6.19 $41.11 $82.22

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Little Round Lake. The current time is 14:34:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.