How far is North La Crosse, WI from Wind Point, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Wind Point, WI is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
229.18 mi
04h 23m
Flight
189.78 mi
305.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.78 mi
Kilometers
305.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.18 mi
Kilometers
368.83 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wind Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Wind Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
114.4 mi
02h 11m
To Wind Point
114.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Wind Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Wind Point.

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road

    1710 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 100 East: Ryan Road East

    134 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Chicago Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Douglas Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Four Mile Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Four Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Four Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Wind Point.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 59%
I 94
64.2 mi · 28%
North-South Freeway
5.14 mi · 2%
Douglas Avenue
4.65 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
West Ryan Road
4.17 mi · 2%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
189.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
02h 11m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Wind Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Wind Point?

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 114.4 miles from North La Crosse and 114.8 miles from Wind Point.

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

The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 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 Mostly Sunny near Wind Point.

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 Wind Point. Straight-line distance: 189.78 mi (305.42 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
Wind Point

#2 Wind Point

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population1,685
Coordinates42.7844600, -87.7661900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Wind Point (-87.76619, 42.78446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.01
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.51 $61.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.41 $68.81
Premium $4.65 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.30 $42.91 $85.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Wind Point. The current time is 04:08:57.

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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.