How far is North La Crosse, WI from Maple Bluff, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Maple Bluff, WI is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
136.82 mi
02h 37m
Flight
106.33 mi
171.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.33 mi
Kilometers
171.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.82 mi
Kilometers
220.19 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T08:30
Arrive Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
68.3 mi
01h 18m
To Maple Bluff
68.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Maple Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.8 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US-51: Madison, De Forest

    1781 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US-51 SOUTH

    770 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51

    1222 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway CV

    2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway CV

  8. 8

    Continue on Packers Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Darwin Road

    159 m · 10 sec · Darwin Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Northport Drive

    2008 ft · 1 min · Northport Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

    1700 ft · 53 sec · North Sherman Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Trailsway

    1241 ft · 54 sec · Trailsway

  13. 13

    Continue on Monterey Drive

    1254 ft · 57 sec · Monterey Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wyldewood Drive

    646 ft · 31 sec · Wyldewood Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Drive

    1658 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Farwell Drive

    2910 ft · 2 min · Farwell Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bay Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Maple Bluff.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
130 mi · 95%
County Highway CV
2.51 mi · 2%
Packers Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Farwell Drive
0.55 mi
Northport Drive
0.38 mi
US-51
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

115 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 18m from North La Crosse
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Maple Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Maple Bluff?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from North La Crosse and 68.5 miles from Maple Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Maple Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Maple Bluff. Straight-line distance: 106.33 mi (171.12 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
Maple Bluff

#2 Maple Bluff

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,307
Coordinates43.1183300, -89.3795600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Maple Bluff (-89.37956, 43.11833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Maple Bluff. The current time is 08:30:39.

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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.