How far is North La Crosse, WI from Phillips, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Phillips, WI is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Phillips.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto South Black River Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road
1003 ft · 34 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1007 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto West Division Street
158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street
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Turn left onto Hewett Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Black River Road
3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road
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Continue on State Highway 73
12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 29
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 29
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue
2019 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Hiline Avenue
1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Continue on West Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street
2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street
38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street
1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway H
2185 ft · 1 min · County Highway H
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Turn left onto Beach Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Phillips.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Phillips?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 87.4 miles from North La Crosse and 87.5 miles from Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Phillips. Straight-line distance: 134.43 mi (216.35 km).
#1 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phillips
City in and county seat of Price County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,320 |
| Coordinates | 45.6966300, -90.4004300 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phillips (-90.40043, 45.69663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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