How far is North La Crosse, WI from Viroqua, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Viroqua, WI is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Viroqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Viroqua.
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Start on Rose Street
1805 ft · 51 sec · Rose Street
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2826 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street North
1.3 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on South Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Decker Street
47 m · 5 sec · East Decker Street
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Viroqua.
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.
Mormon Coulee Road
Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Viroqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Viroqua?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Co on Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from North La Crosse and 18.2 miles from Viroqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Viroqua.
Stop Ideas Near Co on Valley
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 Co on Valley.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Viroqua. Straight-line distance: 26.87 mi (43.25 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 Viroqua
City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,832 |
| Coordinates | 43.5569200, -90.8887400 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Viroqua (-90.88874, 43.55692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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