How far is North La Crosse, WI from Portland, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Portland, WI is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Portland.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley
1658 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 162
7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
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Turn right onto County Highway X
46 m · 4 sec · County Highway X
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway X
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Portland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rose Street
Take the exit slight right
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Portland?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from North La Crosse and 13.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Bangor
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 Bangor.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Portland. Straight-line distance: 20.17 mi (32.46 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 Portland
Town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 43.7688600, -90.8581900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland (-90.85819, 43.76886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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