How far is North La Crosse, WI from Stratford, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Stratford, WI is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Stratford.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto South Black River Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road
1003 ft · 34 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1007 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto West Division Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
622 ft · 12 sec · South Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 97
9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 97
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 97
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Stratford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 27
Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Stratford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Stratford?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Merrillan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from North La Crosse and 58.5 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Stratford.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillan
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 Merrillan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 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 Stratford
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 44.8010800, -90.0793000 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-90.0793, 44.80108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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