How far is North La Crosse, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.67 mi
02h 42m
Flight
95.34 mi
153.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.67 mi
Kilometers
216.73 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-05T16:15
Arrive Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
67.2 mi
01h 21m
To Mount Horeb
67.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Mount Horeb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Mount Horeb.

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Phillips Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    973 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 78

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    1463 ft · 38 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mills Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 78

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springdale Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Springdale Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Mount Horeb.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
90.2 mi · 67%
US 12
22.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 78
15.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 14
2.11 mi · 2%
State Highway 19/78
1.39 mi · 1%
Phillips Boulevard
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

75 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 21m from North La Crosse
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Horeb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Mount Horeb?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from North La Crosse and 67.4 miles from Mount Horeb.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Horeb.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 95.34 mi (153.43 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
Mount Horeb

#2 Mount Horeb

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population7,563
Coordinates43.0086100, -89.7384600
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Mount Horeb. The current time is 16:15:21.

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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.