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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Schofield, WI is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Road
138.94 mi
03h 03m
Flight
109.48 mi
176.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.48 mi
Kilometers
176.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.94 mi
Kilometers
223.61 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schofield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T07:16
Arrive Schofield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Finley
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
69.4 mi
01h 31m
To Schofield
69.5 mi
01h 31m

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
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    1.5 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  34. 34

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

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    92 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto East Grand Avenue

    2463 ft · 1 min · East Grand Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Business US-51

    1.1 km · 2 min · Business US-51

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schofield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
43.1 mi · 31%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 24%
State Highway 34
21.6 mi · 16%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
01h 31m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from North La Crosse and 69.5 miles from Schofield.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 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 Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow near Schofield.

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 Schofield. Straight-line distance: 109.48 mi (176.19 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
Schofield

#2 Schofield

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,153
Coordinates44.9096900, -89.6045700
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Schofield (-89.60457, 44.90969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 Schofield. The current time is 07:16:08.

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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.