How far is North La Crosse, WI from Union Grove, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Union Grove, WI is about 226.2 miles (364.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 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
226.21 mi
04h 19m
Flight
179.63 mi
289.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.63 mi
Kilometers
289.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.21 mi
Kilometers
364.05 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Grove
Tue, May 5, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-04T19:47
Arrive Union Grove
Tue, May 5, 12:06 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
113 mi
02h 09m
To Union Grove
113.3 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South North Cape Road

    2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue

    74 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Colony Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · North Colony Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Colony Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Colony Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · South Colony Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · North 10th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 60%
I 94
64.2 mi · 28%
North Raynor Avenue
6.98 mi · 3%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 2%
North Colony Avenue
2.62 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
+46.6 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 09m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Union Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364.1 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 113 miles from North La Crosse and 113.3 miles from Union Grove.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 $30.09 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Sunny near Union Grove.

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 Union Grove. Straight-line distance: 179.63 mi (289.08 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
Union Grove

#2 Union Grove

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

Population5,266
Coordinates42.6880700, -88.0514700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Union Grove (-88.05147, 42.68807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.22 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.19
15.96 gal · 60.44 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.09 $60.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $4.65 $37.14 $74.28
Diesel $5.30 $42.33 $84.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Union Grove. The current time is 19:47:16.

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.