How far is North La Crosse, WI from Newbold, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Newbold, WI is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
204.5 mi
04h 23m
Flight
153.73 mi
247.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.73 mi
Kilometers
247.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.5 mi
Kilometers
329.11 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbold
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-17T20:42
Arrive Newbold
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Rudolph
WI

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
102.2 mi
02h 11m
To Newbold
102.3 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard

    1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 80

    125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  15. 15

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South

    20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    2782 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Riverview Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 134

    789 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 134

  26. 26

    Continue on WI 34

    1199 ft · 23 sec · WI 34

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 34

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    1834 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 34

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 8: Rhinelander

    85 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 47

    73 m · 14 sec · State Highway 47

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47

  38. 38

    Continue on Country Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Country Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 47

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 47

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 47

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 34
69 mi · 34%
Rose Street
43.1 mi · 21%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 17%
West Riverview Expressway
15.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 47
5.56 mi · 3%
State Highway 21
3.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 34

Merge slight right

46.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudolph
02h 11m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms near Newbold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Rudolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from North La Crosse and 102.3 miles from Newbold.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms near Newbold.

Stop Ideas Near Rudolph

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

12 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

19 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

19 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

53 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Newbold. Straight-line distance: 153.73 mi (247.41 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
Newbold

#2 Newbold

Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin

Population2,730
Coordinates45.6980100, -89.5101400
Altitude479
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Newbold (-89.51014, 45.69801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.32 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.45
14.44 gal · 54.64 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.23 $54.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.71 $61.41
Premium $4.65 $33.60 $67.20
Diesel $5.30 $38.29 $76.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Newbold. The current time is 20:42:45.

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.