How far is North La Crosse, WI from Mineral Point, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Mineral Point, WI is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.54 mi
03h 22m
Flight
119.04 mi
191.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.04 mi
Kilometers
191.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.54 mi
Kilometers
280.89 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Point
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Mineral Point
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
87.2 mi
01h 41m
To Mineral Point
87.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    14 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    8.6 mi · 10 min · South Park Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 138: Oregon, Stoughton

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    664 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Janesville Street

    1203 ft · 32 sec · Janesville Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wolfe Street

    1398 ft · 28 sec · Wolfe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway MM

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM

  15. 15

    Continue on North Rutland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Rutland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 104

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 104

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 59

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59

  19. 19

    Continue on North Mechanic Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Mechanic Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1477 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Taylor Street

    141 m · 16 sec · North Taylor Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mineral Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · Mineral Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Purintun Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Purintun Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purintun Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 78%
South Park Street
8.63 mi · 5%
State Highway 104
7.48 mi · 4%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 3%
State Highway 59
4.68 mi · 3%
County Highway MM
3.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 41m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from North La Crosse and 87.4 miles from Mineral Point.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Point.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Delton, 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 Lake Delton.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Mineral Point. Straight-line distance: 119.04 mi (191.58 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
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#2 Mineral Point

Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin

Population1,053
Coordinates42.7119500, -89.4667900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Mineral Point (-89.46679, 42.71195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Mineral Point. The current time is 19:19:30.

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.