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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.19 mi
03h 56m
Flight
131.53 mi
211.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.53 mi
Kilometers
211.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.19 mi
Kilometers
264.24 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maiden Rock
WI

Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
82 mi
01h 58m
To Milltown
82.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  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

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  20. 20

    Continue on State Road 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 35

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  23. 23

    Continue on Great River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road DD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 63

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto County Road Y

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y

  29. 29

    Continue on County Highway M

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway M

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    5 mi · 7 min · County Highway T

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T

    28 m · 5 sec · County Highway T

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    153 m · 29 sec · County Highway T

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    38 m · 2 sec · County Highway T

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway T

  35. 35

    Continue on US-12

    3040 ft · 48 sec · US-12

  36. 36

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    14.1 mi · 19 min · County Highway T

  37. 37

    Continue on 185th Street

    2641 ft · 55 sec · 185th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 235th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 235th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto County Highway CC

    2757 ft · 52 sec · County Highway CC

  40. 40

    Continue on 155th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 155th Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway C

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 65

    10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 65

  43. 43

    Continue on 160th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 160th Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West 130th Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West 130th Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Highway 35

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 35

  46. 46

    Continue on Main Street West

    1854 ft · 35 sec · Main Street West

  47. 47

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    105 m · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Bank Street

  49. 49

    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.

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
49 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
25.3 mi · 15%
County Highway T
21.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 35
21.1 mi · 13%
US 14
20.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 65
10.3 mi · 6%
County Road D
7.12 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maiden Rock
01h 58m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

18 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

46 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

65 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
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 Milltown. Straight-line distance: 131.53 mi (211.68 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
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#2 Milltown

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population1,233
Coordinates45.5260700, -92.5085300
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Milltown (-92.50853, 45.52607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Milltown. The current time is 01:48:36.

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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.