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

The driving distance from Royalton, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
148.98 mi
02h 37m
Flight
124.6 mi
200.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.6 mi
Kilometers
200.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.98 mi
Kilometers
239.76 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Strongs Prairie
WI

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States

From Royalton
75.1 mi
01h 18m
To North La Crosse
73.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road B

    16 m · 5 sec · County Road B

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 54

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 54

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22/54/110

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

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royalton Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Royalton Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 50 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on CTH K

    150 m · 8 sec · CTH K

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 22

    24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  22. 22

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 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 Royalton 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 28%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 22
24.5 mi · 16%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 22/54/110
6.6 mi · 4%
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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strongs Prairie
01h 18m from Royalton
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Royalton and 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 Royalton to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Royalton and 73.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Royalton and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

39 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

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

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

51 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 124.6 mi (200.52 km).

Royalton

#1 Royalton

Civil town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Population1,392
Coordinates44.4127600, -88.8628800
Altitude247
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 B (-88.862831, 44.412773)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 Royalton and North La Crosse. The current time is 20:32:42.

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.