How far is North La Crosse, WI from Wilton, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Wilton, WI is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Wilton.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 16
1010 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 71
65 m · 12 sec · State Highway 71
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 71
12.1 mi · 17 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on McGary Street
110 m · 18 sec · McGary Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
731 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1204 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71
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Turn right onto Main Street
62 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 Wilton.
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
14 mi · 00h 15m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Wilton?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from North La Crosse and 23.1 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Sparta
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 Sparta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 35.97 mi (57.89 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 Wilton
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.8135800, -90.5279100 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-90.52791, 43.81358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
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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