How far is Sparta, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Sparta, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and North La Crosse.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Court Street
108 m · 18 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
2224 ft · 1 min · West Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Black River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street
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Take the ramp right
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 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 Sparta 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.
South Black River Street
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 23m
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 Cloudy leaving Sparta 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 Sparta to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Sparta and 12.7 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sparta and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Bangor
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 Bangor.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).
#1 Sparta
City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,290 |
| Coordinates | 43.9441300, -90.8129100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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