How far is North La Crosse, WI from West Salem, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to West Salem, WI is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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.
Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and West Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and West Salem.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: West Salem
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Neshonoc Road
790 ft · 26 sec · Neshonoc Road
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Turn left onto City Loop
814 ft · 27 sec · City Loop
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Leonard Street
1741 ft · 48 sec · South Leonard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Leonard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and West Salem.
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.
Rose Street
Take the exit slight right
8.74 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near West Salem.
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 Salem?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Medary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from North La Crosse and 5.5 miles from West Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near West Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Medary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and West Salem. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.61 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 Salem
City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8991300, -91.0812500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Salem (-91.08125, 43.89913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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