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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Pittsfield, WI is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
192.54 mi
04h 20m
Flight
157.52 mi
253.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.52 mi
Kilometers
253.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.54 mi
Kilometers
309.87 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-30T03:38
Arrive Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
Coloma
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
96.1 mi
02h 10m
To Pittsfield
96.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  17. 17

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1740 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 22

  19. 19

    Continue on Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 46 sec · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East

    36 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East

    23 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 54

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 54

  28. 28

    Continue on West Fairview Drive

    587 ft · 12 sec · West Fairview Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on East Fairview Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Fairview Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 54

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54

  31. 31

    Continue on Rexford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54

  33. 33

    Continue on West State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Highway 54

    59 m · 9 sec · State Highway 54

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 55

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Highway 156

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 156

  39. 39

    Continue on Old 29 Drive

    680 ft · 14 sec · Old 29 Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 29 Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
59.6 mi · 31%
State Highway 21
41.3 mi · 21%
State Highway 54
29 mi · 15%
State Highway 22
24.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 80
9.59 mi · 5%
State Highway 22/54
6.58 mi · 3%
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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coloma
02h 10m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from North La Crosse and 96.4 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Coloma

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

48 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 157.52 mi (253.51 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
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Civil town in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,814
Coordinates44.5994400, -88.2451000
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Pittsfield (-88.2451, 44.59944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
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
6.79 gal
25.72 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.44 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Pittsfield. The current time is 03:38:56.

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.