How far is North La Crosse, WI from West Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and West Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and West Milwaukee.
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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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
68.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 175 South: Brewers Boulevard
1608 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brewers Boulevard
3102 ft · 57 sec · Brewers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 59 West
529 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West National Avenue
855 ft · 32 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
889 ft · 31 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto West Beloit Road
58 m · 12 sec · West Beloit Road
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Turn left
51 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
7 m · 3 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn right
1199 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
96 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
94 m · 23 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 West Milwaukee.
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
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near West Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to West Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from North La Crosse and 102.9 miles from West Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North La Crosse and Sunny near West Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and West Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 174.15 mi (280.27 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 West Milwaukee
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125100, -87.9725900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Milwaukee (-87.97259, 43.01251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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