How far is North La Crosse, WI from Star Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Star Prairie, WI is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Star Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Star Prairie.
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Start on Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
2044 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 63
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Turn slight left onto County Road Y
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y
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Continue on County Highway M
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto County Highway T
5 mi · 7 min · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
28 m · 5 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
153 m · 29 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
38 m · 2 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway T
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Continue on US-12
3040 ft · 48 sec · US-12
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Turn right onto County Highway T
10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto Main Street
867 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Star Prairie.
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.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Star Prairie?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from North La Crosse and 69.2 miles from Star Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:30 AM 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Pepin
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 Pepin.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Star Prairie. Straight-line distance: 112.69 mi (181.36 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 Star Prairie
Village in St.
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 45.1969100, -92.5307500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star Prairie (-92.53075, 45.19691)
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 45m |
| 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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