How far is North La Crosse, WI from Mercer, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Mercer, WI is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Mercer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Mercer.
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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
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard
1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto State Highway 173
23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on State Highway 80
125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80
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Turn right onto State Highway 173
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on County Highway G
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Continue on 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South
20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
2782 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway
1.3 km · 2 min · West Riverview Expressway
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp right
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 134
789 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 134
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Continue on WI 34
1199 ft · 23 sec · WI 34
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Continue on State Highway 34
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
1834 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street
33.2 mi · 50 min · Chippewa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US 51
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Mercer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 34
Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Mercer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Mercer?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Knowlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from North La Crosse and 120.5 miles from Mercer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Mercer.
Stop Ideas Near Knowlton
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 Knowlton.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Wausau, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Mercer. Straight-line distance: 170.38 mi (274.2 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 Mercer
Civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,387 |
| Coordinates | 46.1655000, -90.0626600 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mercer (-90.06266, 46.1655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.05 | $64.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
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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