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

The driving distance from Schofield, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.94 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.48 mi
176.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.48 mi
Kilometers
176.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.94 mi
Kilometers
223.61 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
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in Schofield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schofield
2026-04-18T05:43
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM 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
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schofield
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
Finley
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Schofield
69.1 mi
01h 13m
To North La Crosse
69.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schofield Avenue

    3 m · 8 sec · Schofield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Business US-51

    1.1 km · 2 min · Business US-51

  3. 3

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1551 ft · 50 sec · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3219 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids

    1767 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Victory Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South

    57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  20. 20

    Continue on Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  29. 29

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  35. 35

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schofield 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 30%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 24%
Victory Road
15.2 mi · 11%
I 39 South
12.5 mi · 9%
State Highway 34
10.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 21
7.16 mi · 5%
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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
01h 13m from Schofield
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Schofield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 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?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Schofield and 69.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow around Schofield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

30 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

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

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

57 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

57 mi away
2050 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schofield and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 109.48 mi (176.19 km).

Schofield

#1 Schofield

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,153
Coordinates44.9096900, -89.6045700
Altitude365
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: Metro Drive (-89.604615, 44.909686)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Schofield and North La Crosse. The current time is 05:43:24.

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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.