How far is North La Crosse, WI from Menomonie, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Menomonie, WI is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.61 mi
02h 15m
Flight
78.45 mi
126.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.45 mi
Kilometers
126.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.61 mi
Kilometers
161.91 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonie
Sat, May 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, May 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-23T00:32
Arrive Menomonie
Sat, May 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

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
Buffalo City
WI

City in the United States, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
50.3 mi
01h 07m
To Menomonie
50.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2406 ft · 41 sec · State Road 25-35

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    946 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Road 25

    13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25

  22. 22

    Continue on West Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    810 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road Y

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road Y

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 25

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 25

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 470th Street

    724 ft · 32 sec · 470th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1734 ft · 1 min · 5th Street East

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 24th Avenue East

    1305 ft · 50 sec · 24th Avenue East

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Street East

    1.6 km · 3 min · 9th Street East

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Wilson Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
25.3 mi · 25%
US 14
20.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 25
15.8 mi · 16%
State Road 25
15.3 mi · 15%
US 61
3.99 mi · 4%
US Highway 10
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

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

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo City
01h 07m from North La Crosse
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Buffalo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from North La Crosse and 50.3 miles from Menomonie.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonie.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo City

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

27 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

65 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

La Crosse

66 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

69 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Menomonie. Straight-line distance: 78.45 mi (126.26 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
Menomonie

#2 Menomonie

City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.

Population3,503
Coordinates44.8755200, -91.9193400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Menomonie (-91.91934, 44.87552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Menomonie. The current time is 00:32:46.

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.