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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Reedsburg, WI is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
84.66 mi
01h 52m
Flight
65.9 mi
106.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.9 mi
Kilometers
106.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.66 mi
Kilometers
136.24 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
42.3 mi
00h 56m
To Reedsburg
42.4 mi
00h 56m

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
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 131: Tomah, Wilton

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 131

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 71

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2096 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 80

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Street

    2456 ft · 48 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1557 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South East Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1667 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 33

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    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 Reedsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
39.6 mi · 47%
State Highway 33
16 mi · 19%
State Highway 71
10.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 131
8.85 mi · 10%
State Highway 80
3.02 mi · 4%
Center Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 56m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 42.3 miles from North La Crosse and 42.4 miles from Reedsburg.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 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 Mostly Sunny near Reedsburg.

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 Reedsburg. Straight-line distance: 65.9 mi (106.05 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
Reedsburg

#2 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Reedsburg (-90.00263, 43.53248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 Reedsburg. The current time is 06:54:14.

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.