How far is North La Crosse, WI from Port Edwards, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Port Edwards, WI is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.94 mi
01h 58m
Flight
76.96 mi
123.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.96 mi
Kilometers
123.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.94 mi
Kilometers
146.36 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Edwards
Tue, May 5, 1:41 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-05T11:43
Arrive Port Edwards
Tue, May 5, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
45.4 mi
00h 59m
To Port Edwards
45.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard

    1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 80

    125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  15. 15

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2531 ft · 2 min · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
43.1 mi · 47%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 37%
State Highway 21
3.97 mi · 4%
I 94 West
3.67 mi · 4%
State Highway 54
2.09 mi · 2%
County Highway G
1.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 59m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Port Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from North La Crosse and 45.5 miles from Port Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Port Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Port Edwards. Straight-line distance: 76.96 mi (123.85 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
Port Edwards

#2 Port Edwards

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

Population1,338
Coordinates44.3508000, -89.8654000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Port Edwards (-89.8654, 44.3508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Port Edwards. The current time is 11:43:26.

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.