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

The driving distance from Roberts, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
128.47 mi
02h 20m
Flight
101.7 mi
163.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.47 mi
Kilometers
206.76 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 10:28 AM CDT
Return by in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts
2026-05-02T08:08
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 10:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roberts
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pepin
WI

Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin

From Roberts
63.6 mi
01h 10m
To North La Crosse
64.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    555 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Boulevard

    1116 ft · 51 sec · West Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    33 m · 10 sec · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    937 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 29/35/65

    2848 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 29/35/65

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 65

    601 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roberts 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
46.1 mi · 36%
State Highway 65
18.4 mi · 14%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 12%
US 14
12.4 mi · 10%
US 61
12.4 mi · 10%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pepin
01h 10m from Roberts
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Roberts and Widespread Frost near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Roberts and 64.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Roberts and Widespread Frost near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Pepin

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

34 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

60 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

63 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 101.7 mi (163.67 km).

Roberts

#1 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
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: West Main Street (-92.556095, 44.983701)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Roberts and North La Crosse. The current time is 08:08:01.

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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.