How far is North La Crosse, WI from Park Falls, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Park Falls, WI is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
192.85 mi
04h 46m
Flight
149.58 mi
240.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.58 mi
Kilometers
240.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.85 mi
Kilometers
310.36 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 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
Greenwood
WI

City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
96.4 mi
02h 23m
To Park Falls
96.4 mi
02h 23m

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
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Black River Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  10. 10

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1007 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hewett Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Black River Road

    3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 73

    12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1469 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 29

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 29

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue

    2019 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hiline Avenue

    1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  32. 32

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North 8th Street

    42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street

    2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 13

    39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13

  38. 38

    Continue on South Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  40. 40

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  42. 42

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  43. 43

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South

  44. 44

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1502 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street South

  45. 45

    Continue on Birch Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Birch Street

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
64.7 mi · 34%
State Highway 73
27.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 13%
Rose Street
23 mi · 12%
State Highway 29
12.2 mi · 6%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Continue on State Highway 13

39 mi · 00h 53m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
02h 23m from North La Crosse
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Park Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from North La Crosse and 96.4 miles from Park Falls.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

29 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

33 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

67 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

72 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Park Falls. Straight-line distance: 149.58 mi (240.72 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
Park Falls

#2 Park Falls

City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates45.9344000, -90.4415500
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Park Falls (-90.44155, 45.9344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 Park Falls. The current time is 22:25:16.

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.