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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Pound, WI is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.72 mi
05h 02m
Flight
180.39 mi
290.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.39 mi
Kilometers
290.31 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.72 mi
Kilometers
389.01 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pound
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-15T23:26
Arrive Pound
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
Princeton
WI

Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
120.7 mi
02h 31m
To Pound
121 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Widespread Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  21. 21

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  26. 26

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

    19 mi · 22 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound

    1862 ft · 52 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto County Road B

    2614 ft · 52 sec · County Road B

  33. 33

    Continue on County Road CP

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road CP

  34. 34

    Continue on 21st Road

    2687 ft · 1 min · 21st Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto County Road Q

    9 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
70.4 mi · 29%
Rose Street
67.1 mi · 28%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 12%
US 141
19 mi · 8%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 7%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

70.4 mi · 01h 16m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
02h 31m from North La Crosse
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog leaving North La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Rain near Pound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from North La Crosse and 121 miles from Pound.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog around North La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Rain near Pound.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

29 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Waupun, WI

40 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Portage

44 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

50 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Pound. Straight-line distance: 180.39 mi (290.31 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
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#2 Pound

Village in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Population1,409
Coordinates45.0941500, -88.0339900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Pound (-88.03399, 45.09415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.29 L · about $32.17
Round trip
$64.33
17.06 gal · 64.58 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.17 $64.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.28 $72.56
Premium $4.65 $39.70 $79.40
Diesel $5.30 $45.24 $90.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Pound. The current time is 23:26:25.

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.