How far is Ripon, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Ripon, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripon and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripon and North La Crosse.
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Start on the route
42 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
90 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Houston Street
51 m · 13 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Seward Street
833 ft · 38 sec · Seward Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seward Street
39 m · 6 sec · Seward Street
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Turn right onto Watson Street
859 ft · 25 sec · Watson Street
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Montello Street
3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on West Montello Street
635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street
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Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
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Keep slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripon and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ripon 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 Ripon to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Ripon and 66.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ripon and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauston.
Wisconsin Dells
Tomah
Westfield, WI
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripon and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.45 km).
#1 Ripon
Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 43.8422000, -88.8359400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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