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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Rothschild, WI is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
136.09 mi
03h 00m
Flight
107.88 mi
173.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.88 mi
Kilometers
173.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.09 mi
Kilometers
219.01 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rothschild
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T07:02
Arrive Rothschild
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Finley
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
68 mi
01h 30m
To Rothschild
68.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.9 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard

    1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 80

    125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  15. 15

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South

    20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    2782 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Riverview Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 134

    789 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 134

  26. 26

    Continue on WI 34

    1199 ft · 23 sec · WI 34

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 34

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    1834 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 34

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Rothschild, Kronenwetter

    2121 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 Business: Rothschild

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Weston Avenue

    1765 ft · 50 sec · Weston Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Leon Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Leon Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
43.1 mi · 32%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 25%
State Highway 34
19.4 mi · 14%
West Riverview Expressway
15.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 21
3.97 mi · 3%
US Highway 10
3.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
01h 30m from North La Crosse
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Rothschild.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from North La Crosse and 68.1 miles from Rothschild.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Rothschild.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

30 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

39 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

57 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

57 mi away
2050 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Rothschild. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.61 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
Rothschild

#2 Rothschild

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,256
Coordinates44.8871900, -89.6201200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Rothschild (-89.62012, 44.88719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Rothschild. The current time is 07:02:30.

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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.