How far is North La Crosse, WI from Manitowoc, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Manitowoc, WI is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Manitowoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Manitowoc.
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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
88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Rienzi Road
137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road
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Turn left onto County Road K
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
656 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
31.3 mi · 37 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay
2090 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Manitowoc.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rose Street
Continue straight
88.9 mi · 01h 35m
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 near Manitowoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Manitowoc?
The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Pardeeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from North La Crosse and 115.8 miles from Manitowoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 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 near Manitowoc.
Stop Ideas Near Pardeeville
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 Pardeeville.
Portage
Columbus
Wisconsin Dells
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Manitowoc. Straight-line distance: 179.33 mi (288.6 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 Manitowoc
City in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 44.0886100, -87.6575800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitowoc (-87.65758, 44.08861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
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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