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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Strum, WI is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.24 mi
01h 35m
Flight
49.12 mi
79.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.12 mi
Kilometers
79.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.78 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strum
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T21:39
Arrive Strum
Tue, May 12, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Dodge
WI

Human settlement in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North La Crosse
31.6 mi
00h 47m
To Strum
31.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road H

    4.1 mi · 12 min · County Road H

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    1534 ft · 52 sec · 5th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 North
23.4 mi · 37%
State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 34%
State Highway 93 / 121
9.4 mi · 15%
County Road H
4.09 mi · 6%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 4%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Keep slight left

23.2 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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge
00h 47m from North La Crosse
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Strum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Dodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from North La Crosse and 31.6 miles from Strum.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Strum.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

12 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

41 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

74 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

79 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Strum. Straight-line distance: 49.12 mi (79.05 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
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#2 Strum

Human settlement in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,071
Coordinates44.5496900, -91.3926600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Strum (-91.39266, 44.54969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Strum. The current time is 21:39:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.