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

The driving distance from Osseo, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
64.11 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.16 mi
80.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.16 mi
Kilometers
80.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.11 mi
Kilometers
103.18 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, Apr 28, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-28T17:08
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, Apr 28, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osseo
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
Ettrick
WI

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Osseo
32 mi
00h 36m
To North La Crosse
32.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    112 m · 18 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    696 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harmony Street

    646 ft · 12 sec · Harmony Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 53

    10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

  5. 5

    Continue on Ekern Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Ekern Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ervin Street

    2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 53

    24.3 mi · 35 min · US Highway 53

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osseo 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 53
36.2 mi · 57%
Ekern Street
7.66 mi · 12%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Ervin Street
0.52 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
2nd Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 53

Continue on US Highway 53

24.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ettrick
00h 36m from Osseo
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Osseo and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Ettrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Osseo and 32.1 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Osseo and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Ettrick

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

33 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

37 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

72 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 50.16 mi (80.73 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates44.5721800, -91.2273800
Altitude292
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: West Street (-91.226906, 44.572182)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Osseo and North La Crosse. The current time is 17:08:42.

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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.