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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Roberts, WI is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.5 mi
02h 51m
Flight
101.7 mi
163.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.5 mi
Kilometers
205.19 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 11:11 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-02T08:20
Arrive Roberts
Sat, May 2, 11:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pepin
WI

Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
63.7 mi
01h 25m
To Roberts
63.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Route 63

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 65

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    44 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    624 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 29/35/65

    2802 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 29/35/65

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 35/65

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35/65

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    28 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    611 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 65

    30 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    948 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 65

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    131 m · 24 sec · West Pine Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    1092 ft · 52 sec · South Locust Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.2 mi · 22%
US 14
20.6 mi · 16%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 12%
Route 63
12.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 65
10.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 35/65
9.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pepin
01h 25m from North La Crosse
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving North La Crosse and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from North La Crosse and 63.8 miles from Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around North La Crosse and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Pepin

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

34 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

60 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

63 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Roberts. Straight-line distance: 101.7 mi (163.67 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
Roberts

#2 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Roberts (-92.55603, 44.98386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Roberts. The current time is 08:20:11.

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.