How far is North La Crosse, WI from Red Cedar, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Red Cedar, WI is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in the United States, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Red Cedar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Red Cedar.
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Start on Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
2044 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
2406 ft · 41 sec · State Road 25-35
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Turn slight right
946 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 25
13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25
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Continue on West Prospect Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Prospect Street
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Continue on State Highway 85
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 85
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Turn left onto County Road MM
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 50th Avenue
2106 ft · 2 min · 50th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 50th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Red Cedar.
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.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Red Cedar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Red Cedar?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Buffalo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from North La Crosse and 43.6 miles from Red Cedar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Red Cedar.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo City
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 Buffalo City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Red Cedar. Straight-line distance: 66.19 mi (106.53 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 Red Cedar
Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.6891300, -91.8843400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Cedar (-91.88434, 44.68913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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