How far is North La Crosse, WI from Merrimac, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Merrimac, WI is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland 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 Merrimac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Merrimac.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway W
79 m · 5 sec · County Highway W
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway W
109 m · 7 sec · County Highway W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Boulevard West
38 m · 3 sec · South Boulevard West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Boulevard West
2149 ft · 47 sec · South Boulevard West
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Turn right onto State Highway 136
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Continue on State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
23 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Merrimac.
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
75 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Merrimac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Merrimac?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from North La Crosse and 55.8 miles from Merrimac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Sunny near Merrimac.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock
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 Lone Rock.
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Westfield, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 87.6 mi (140.98 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 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-89.62346, 43.37332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
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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