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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Sturtevant, WI is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.22 mi
04h 19m
Flight
186.42 mi
300.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.42 mi
Kilometers
300.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.22 mi
Kilometers
372.12 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturtevant
Fri, May 1, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-01T01:27
Arrive Sturtevant
Fri, May 1, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
115.5 mi
02h 09m
To Sturtevant
115.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 20 East: Racine, Mount Pleasant

    83 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 90th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 90th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Durand Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 59%
I 94
64.2 mi · 28%
North-South Freeway
15.6 mi · 7%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

120 mi · 02h 09m

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
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 09m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Sturtevant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from North La Crosse and 115.8 miles from Sturtevant.

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

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Sturtevant.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Sturtevant. Straight-line distance: 186.42 mi (300.01 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
Sturtevant

#2 Sturtevant

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population6,637
Coordinates42.6980700, -87.8945200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Sturtevant (-87.89452, 42.69807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.89 L · about $30.77
Round trip
$61.54
16.32 gal · 61.78 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.77 $61.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.70 $69.41
Premium $4.65 $37.98 $75.95
Diesel $5.30 $43.28 $86.56

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Sturtevant. The current time is 01:27:12.

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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.