How far is Norway Ridge, WI from Sparta, WI?
The driving distance from Norway Ridge, WI to Sparta, WI is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
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City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norway Ridge and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norway Ridge and Sparta.
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Start on State Highway 173
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 173
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wisconsin Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 16
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 16
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 16
1296 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1256 ft · 34 sec · East Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
113 m · 16 sec · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1912 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street
7 m · 6 sec · North Court Street
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Turn left
43 m · 10 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 Norway Ridge and Sparta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Norway Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norway Ridge to Sparta?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Norway Ridge and 17.8 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norway Ridge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
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 Tomah.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norway Ridge and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 27.07 mi (43.56 km).
#1 Norway Ridge
Norway Ridge is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1246900, -90.3293000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparta
City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,290 |
| Coordinates | 43.9441300, -90.8129100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.812733, 43.944356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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