How far is Seneca, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Seneca, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Vernon and Crawford Counties, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seneca and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca and North La Crosse.
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Start on State Highway 27
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto County Road E
4.7 mi · 6 min · County Road E
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Continue on Spring Street
1851 ft · 56 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 35
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road
33 m · 2 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
1346 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
45 m · 3 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street South
1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North
148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Rose Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Seneca 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.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Seneca and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seneca to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Seneca and 23.5 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Seneca and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near De Soto
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 De Soto.
La Crosse
Winona station
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.73 km).
#1 Seneca
Town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 43.2649800, -90.9584600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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