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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Omro, WI is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
143.52 mi
03h 10m
Flight
125.27 mi
201.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.27 mi
Kilometers
201.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.52 mi
Kilometers
230.98 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Omro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Necedah
WI

Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North La Crosse
71.6 mi
01h 35m
To Omro
71.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    901 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 80

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 21

    28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21

  12. 12

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 21

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  17. 17

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  19. 19

    Continue on West River Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Omro Road

    795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Webster Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Omro Road

    690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Spruce State Route

    890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    744 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21
65.4 mi · 46%
Rose Street
59.6 mi · 42%
State Highway 80
9.59 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.06 mi · 1%
Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

44.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Necedah
01h 35m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Omro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Necedah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from North La Crosse and 71.9 miles from Omro.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Sunny near Omro.

Stop Ideas Near Necedah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

45 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

50 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

51 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Omro. Straight-line distance: 125.27 mi (201.61 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
Omro

#2 Omro

City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,313
Coordinates44.0394300, -88.7442800
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Omro (-88.74428, 44.03943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 Omro. The current time is 21:44:45.

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.