How far is Park Falls, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Park Falls, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.21 mi
03h 40m
Flight
149.58 mi
240.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.58 mi
Kilometers
240.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.21 mi
Kilometers
309.33 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Falls
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Falls
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
Greenwood
WI

City in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States

From Park Falls
96.4 mi
01h 50m
To North La Crosse
95.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Birch Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street South

    1502 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 13

    39 mi · 53 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 8th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  15. 15

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hiline Avenue

    961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville

    1265 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 73

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 73

    12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73

  24. 24

    Continue on Black River Road

    3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hewett Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  33. 33

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  38. 38

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  41. 41

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  43. 43

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Falls 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
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
64.7 mi · 34%
State Highway 73
27 mi · 14%
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 13%
South Black River Street
22.4 mi · 12%
WI 29 West
12.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Continue on State Highway 13

39 mi · 00h 53m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 50m from Park Falls
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Falls and 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 Park Falls to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Park Falls and 95.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Falls and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

29 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

33 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

67 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

72 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Falls and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 149.58 mi (240.72 km).

Park Falls

#1 Park Falls

City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates45.9344000, -90.4415500
Altitude462
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: Birch Street (-90.441559, 45.934159)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
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
6.78 gal
25.67 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.34 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.57 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.65 $31.55 $63.11
Diesel $5.30 $35.96 $71.92

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 Park Falls and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:22:41.

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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.