How far is Saint Joseph, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and North La Crosse.
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Start on Ridgeview Drive
26 m · 12 sec · Ridgeview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33
10.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Jackson Street
1176 ft · 44 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street South
1.1 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Street
1643 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue North
2051 ft · 1 min · West Avenue North
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Continue on Lang Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lang Drive
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Continue on George Street
2839 ft · 2 min · George Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2256 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Rose Street
1804 ft · 51 sec · 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 Saint Joseph and North La Crosse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 33
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33
10.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Partly 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 Saint Joseph to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 7.3 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
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 Shelby.
La Crosse
Winona station
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 43.7855200, -91.0418000 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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