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

The driving distance from Plover, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
110.95 mi
01h 59m
Flight
94.41 mi
151.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.41 mi
Kilometers
151.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.95 mi
Kilometers
178.55 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Plover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plover
2026-04-23T01:26
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plover
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
Cutler
WI

Civil town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Plover
63.4 mi
00h 59m
To North La Crosse
47.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · Willow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Post Road

    2212 ft · 1 min · Post Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Post Road

    37 m · 4 sec · Post Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Post Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 54

    3041 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 54

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2074 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive

    28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  13. 13

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plover 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 38%
West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 25%
State Highway 54
27.9 mi · 25%
State Highway 21
14.2 mi · 13%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 10%
Post Road
1.59 mi · 1%
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 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cutler
00h 59m from Plover
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plover and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Cutler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Plover and 47.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plover and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Cutler

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

51 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

58 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

62 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plover and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 94.41 mi (151.94 km).

Plover

#1 Plover

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population1,667
Coordinates44.4563600, -89.5440100
Altitude328
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: Willow Drive (-89.544016, 44.456305)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 Plover and North La Crosse. The current time is 01:26:39.

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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.