How far is North La Crosse, WI from Trempealeau, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Trempealeau, WI is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
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 Trempealeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Trempealeau.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on State Road 35
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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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 Trempealeau.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 53 North
Keep slight left
9.72 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Trempealeau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Trempealeau?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holmen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from North La Crosse and 10.4 miles from Trempealeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 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 Trempealeau.
Stop Ideas Near Holmen
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 Holmen.
La Crosse
Winona station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Trempealeau. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.55 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 Trempealeau
Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,912 |
| Coordinates | 44.0055200, -91.4420900 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trempealeau (-91.44209, 44.00552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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