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

The driving distance from Somerset, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
138.22 mi
02h 33m
Flight
112.84 mi
181.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.84 mi
Kilometers
181.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.22 mi
Kilometers
222.45 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Pepin
WI

Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin

From Somerset
69.3 mi
01h 16m
To North La Crosse
68.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    97 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    22 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    7.1 mi · 11 min · County Road I

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway A

    2.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway A

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway U

    1592 ft · 32 sec · County Highway U

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 12

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 South: River Falls

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 29/35/65

    2848 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 29/35/65

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 65

    601 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
46.1 mi · 33%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 11%
US 14
12.4 mi · 9%
US 61
12.4 mi · 9%
WI 35 South
9.94 mi · 7%
State Highway 65
9.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pepin
01h 16m from Somerset
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Mostly 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 Somerset to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Somerset and 68.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Pepin

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

34 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

60 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

63 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 112.84 mi (181.6 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Village in St.

Population4,418
Coordinates45.1244100, -92.6735400
Altitude257
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: Main Street (-92.673861, 45.124905)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:17:18.

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.