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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to North Prairie, WI is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
191.03 mi
03h 33m
Flight
156.01 mi
251.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.01 mi
Kilometers
251.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.03 mi
Kilometers
307.44 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T22:48
Arrive North Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From North La Crosse
95.4 mi
01h 46m
To North Prairie
95.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    45.5 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway C

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 18

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18

  8. 8

    Continue on West Summit Avenue

    122 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue

    23 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue

    160 m · 13 sec · West Summit Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wales Road

    9 m · 2 sec · North Wales Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wales Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 83

    1258 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    100 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Tomlin Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tomlin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway E

    2.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway E

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 71%
I 94
45.5 mi · 24%
County Highway E
2.94 mi · 2%
County Highway C
2.67 mi · 1%
North Wales Road
1.38 mi · 1%
US Highway 18
0.87 mi
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 46m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from North La Crosse and 95.7 miles from North Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and North Prairie. Straight-line distance: 156.01 mi (251.08 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
North Prairie

#2 North Prairie

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,236
Coordinates42.9344600, -88.4053700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: North Prairie (-88.40537, 42.93446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and North Prairie. The current time is 22:48:06.

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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.