How far is North La Crosse, WI from Manawa, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Manawa, WI is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Manawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Manawa.
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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
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
1740 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Lakeside Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
2312 ft · 46 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
702 ft · 14 sec · School Street
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Continue on Royalton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54
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Turn left onto State Highway 22/110
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22/110
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Continue on Depot Street
1 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
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Continue on South Bridge Street
689 ft · 12 sec · South Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Manawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rose Street
Continue straight
44.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Manawa?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from North La Crosse and 77.2 miles from Manawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 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 Rain Showers near Manawa.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
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 Strongs Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Manawa. Straight-line distance: 123.06 mi (198.05 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 Manawa
Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 44.4644300, -88.9198300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manawa (-88.91983, 44.46443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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