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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Plymouth, WI is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
194.59 mi
03h 55m
Flight
163.27 mi
262.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.27 mi
Kilometers
262.75 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.59 mi
Kilometers
313.17 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-19T04:09
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
97.1 mi
01h 57m
To Plymouth
97.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    33.4 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road A

    1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie

    30 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

    100 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rienzi Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road K

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    656 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    19.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Plymouth, Elkhart Lake

    1898 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    71 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Milwaukee Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    106 m · 9 sec · Elizabeth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Caroline Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Caroline Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    749 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    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 Plymouth.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 54%
State Highway 23
19.9 mi · 10%
County Road C
6 mi · 3%
County Road K
1.65 mi · 1%
East Johnson Street
0.84 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

88.9 mi · 01h 35m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 57m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 97.1 miles from North La Crosse and 97.5 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Plymouth.

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 Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 163.27 mi (262.75 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
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates43.7486100, -87.9770400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Plymouth (-87.97704, 43.74861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 Plymouth. The current time is 04:09:48.

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.