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

The driving distance from Scandinavia, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
143.16 mi
02h 27m
Flight
112.39 mi
180.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.39 mi
Kilometers
180.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.16 mi
Kilometers
230.4 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, May 25, 6:02 PM CDT
Return by in Scandinavia
Mon, May 25, 8:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scandinavia
2026-05-25T15:35
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, May 25, 6:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scandinavia
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 Scandinavia
72.8 mi
01h 13m
To North La Crosse
70.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Shore Drive

    8 m · 3 sec · North Shore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    969 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on High Street

    1380 ft · 38 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road B

    6.7 mi · 16 min · County Road B

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    2756 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2735 ft · 2 min · Wilson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Western Way

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road B

    8.7 mi · 15 min · County Road B

  9. 9

    Continue on Plover Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plover Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1404 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive

    28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  17. 17

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandinavia 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 29%
Plover Road
30.5 mi · 21%
West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 20%
County Road B
15.4 mi · 11%
State Highway 21
14.2 mi · 10%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 8%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strongs Prairie
01h 13m from Scandinavia
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Scandinavia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 72.8 miles from Scandinavia and 70.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Scandinavia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Scandinavia and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.88 km).

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#1 Scandinavia

Village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA

Population1,052
Coordinates44.4616400, -89.1492800
Altitude284
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: North Shore Drive (-89.149276, 44.461635)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Scandinavia and North La Crosse. The current time is 15:35:16.

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.