How far is North La Crosse, WI from Tomah, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Tomah, WI is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Tomah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Tomah.
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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
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 131: Tomah, Wilton
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 131
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 131
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Continue on Superior Avenue
2741 ft · 2 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lacrosse Street
50 m · 7 sec · East Lacrosse Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lacrosse Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Tomah.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rose Street
Continue straight
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Tomah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Tomah?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from North La Crosse and 20.8 miles from Tomah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Tomah.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
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 Rockland.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Tomah. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.4 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 Tomah
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.9785800, -90.5040200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tomah (-90.50402, 43.97858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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