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

The driving distance from Rhine, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.21 mi
03h 30m
Flight
163.98 mi
263.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.98 mi
Kilometers
263.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.21 mi
Kilometers
318.99 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Rhine
Sat, May 30, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rhine
2026-05-30T05:30
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
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 Rhine
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Rhine
99.5 mi
01h 45m
To North La Crosse
98.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Rhine and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road MM

    67 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rhine Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Rhine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road A

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road A

  4. 4

    Continue on East Rhine Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · East Rhine Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Gottfried Street

    1019 ft · 35 sec · Gottfried Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road JP

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road JP

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road P

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road P

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road A/P

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road A/P

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Clark Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 23

    15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

  13. 13

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street

    1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1320 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  24. 24

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  28. 28

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhine and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 33%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 21%
East Johnson Street
28.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 8%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 45m from Rhine
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rhine 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 Rhine to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Rhine and 98.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 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 $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rhine and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 163.98 mi (263.9 km).

Rhine

#1 Rhine

Civil town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,173
Coordinates43.8627700, -87.9567600
Altitude287
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: County Road MM (-87.956753, 43.86251)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 Rhine and North La Crosse. The current time is 05:30:59.

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.