How far is North La Crosse, WI from Stevens Point, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
112.77 mi
02h 03m
Flight
95.21 mi
153.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.21 mi
Kilometers
153.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.77 mi
Kilometers
181.49 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-16T10:27
Arrive Stevens Point
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Wyeville
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
56.3 mi
01h 01m
To Stevens Point
56.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 66

    12.7 mi · 17 min · State Highway 66

  23. 23

    Continue on West Clark Street

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Clark Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Clark Street

    3056 ft · 58 sec · West Clark Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Philips Street

    123 m · 19 sec · Philips Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
43.1 mi · 38%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 30%
State Highway 66
12.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 21
3.97 mi · 4%
West Riverview Expressway
3.8 mi · 3%
I 94 West
3.67 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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyeville
01h 01m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Stevens Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Wyeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from North La Crosse and 56.5 miles from Stevens Point.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Stevens Point.

Stop Ideas Near Wyeville

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

66 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

La Crosse

72 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 95.21 mi (153.23 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
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Stevens Point. The current time is 10:27:22.

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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.