How far is North La Crosse, WI from Milltown, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Milltown, WI is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Milltown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Milltown.
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Start on Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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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
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
2044 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 63
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Turn slight left onto County Road Y
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y
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Continue on County Highway M
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto County Highway T
5 mi · 7 min · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
28 m · 5 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
153 m · 29 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
38 m · 2 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway T
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Continue on US-12
3040 ft · 48 sec · US-12
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Turn right onto County Highway T
14.1 mi · 19 min · County Highway T
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Continue on 185th Street
2641 ft · 55 sec · 185th Street
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Turn left onto 235th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 235th Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway CC
2757 ft · 52 sec · County Highway CC
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Continue on 155th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 155th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway C
1 mi · 3 min · County Highway C
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 65
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on 160th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 160th Street
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Turn left onto West 130th Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · West 130th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 35
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Main Street West
1854 ft · 35 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
105 m · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Bank Street
44 m · 6 sec · Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Milltown.
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.
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.
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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milltown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Milltown?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Maiden Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from North La Crosse and 82.1 miles from Milltown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milltown.
Stop Ideas Near Maiden 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 Maiden Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Milltown. Straight-line distance: 131.53 mi (211.68 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 Milltown
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,233 |
| Coordinates | 45.5260700, -92.5085300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milltown (-92.50853, 45.52607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.95 | $53.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
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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