How far is North La Crosse, WI from Rice Lake, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Rice Lake, WI is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Rice Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Rice Lake.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
23.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121
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Continue on Main Street South
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South
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Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Keep slight left
717 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland
1912 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Knapp Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Knapp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Knapp Avenue
1499 ft · 30 sec · Knapp Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Knapp Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Knapp Street
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Turn right onto Tainter Avenue
987 ft · 49 sec · Tainter Avenue
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Rice Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 93
Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rice Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Rice Lake?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Eleva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from North La Crosse and 69.2 miles from Rice Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rice Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Eleva
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 Eleva.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Rice Lake. Straight-line distance: 117.18 mi (188.58 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 Rice Lake
City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,078 |
| Coordinates | 45.5060700, -91.7382300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rice Lake (-91.73823, 45.50607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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