How far is North Prairie, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from North Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.47 mi
02h 57m
Flight
156.01 mi
251.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.01 mi
Kilometers
251.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.47 mi
Kilometers
308.14 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in North Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Prairie
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From North Prairie
95.9 mi
01h 28m
To North La Crosse
95.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway ZZ

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway ZZ

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 67

  5. 5

    Continue on North Summit Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Summit Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    41.2 mi · 44 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 48%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 22%
East-West Freeway
41.2 mi · 22%
North Summit Avenue
5.79 mi · 3%
State Highway 67
4.15 mi · 2%
County Highway ZZ
3.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 28m from North Prairie
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from North Prairie and 95.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewiston, 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 Lewiston.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Prairie and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 156.01 mi (251.08 km).

North Prairie

#1 North Prairie

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,236
Coordinates42.9344600, -88.4053700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
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#2 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.405431, 42.934526)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Prairie and North La Crosse. The current time is 21:12:56.

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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.