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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.28 mi
00h 38m
Flight
27.07 mi
43.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.78 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Norway Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norway Ridge
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norway Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Norway Ridge
17.5 mi
00h 19m
To Sparta
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 173

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 173

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  3. 3

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Wisconsin Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 16

    36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 16

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 16

    1296 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1256 ft · 34 sec · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street

    113 m · 16 sec · South Tyler Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1912 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norway Ridge and Sparta.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
16.6 mi · 47%
State Highway 173
8.09 mi · 23%
State Highway 21
7.16 mi · 20%
East Wisconsin Street
1.56 mi · 4%
WI 16
0.37 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 19m from Norway Ridge
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norway Ridge and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 27.07 mi (43.56 km).

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#1 Norway Ridge

Norway Ridge is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1246900, -90.3293000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Sparta

#2 Sparta

City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,290
Coordinates43.9441300, -90.8129100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 173 (-90.329364, 44.12473)
End: (-90.812733, 43.944356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norway Ridge and Sparta. The current time is 00:23:32.

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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.