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

The driving distance from Pittsfield, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 199.5 miles (321 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
199.44 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.52 mi
253.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.52 mi
Kilometers
253.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.44 mi
Kilometers
320.96 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Sat, May 30, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-30T02:43
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Coloma
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From Pittsfield
94.6 mi
01h 44m
To North La Crosse
104.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old 29 Drive

    680 ft · 14 sec · Old 29 Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 156

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 156

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 55

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 54

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54

  8. 8

    Continue on Rexford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22/54/110

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54/110

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royalton Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Royalton Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 50 sec · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on CTH K

    150 m · 8 sec · CTH K

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 22

    24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  26. 26

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  30. 30

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  36. 36

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 21%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 13%
State Highway 22
24.5 mi · 12%
West Avenue
18.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 54
11.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coloma
01h 44m from Pittsfield
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Pittsfield and 104.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittsfield and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Coloma

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

48 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 157.52 mi (253.51 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Civil town in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,814
Coordinates44.5994400, -88.2451000
Altitude246
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: Old 29 Drive (-88.245165, 44.599154)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.64 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.10
14.08 gal · 53.28 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.55 $53.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.65 $32.76 $65.53
Diesel $5.30 $37.34 $74.68

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and North La Crosse. The current time is 02:43:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.