How far is Spring Prairie, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Spring Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.77 mi
03h 12m
Flight
163.81 mi
263.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.81 mi
Kilometers
263.63 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.77 mi
Kilometers
324.71 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Prairie
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Spring Prairie
104.1 mi
01h 36m
To North La Crosse
97.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 11

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 11

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Prairie 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
130 mi · 64%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 21%
State Highway 11
18.5 mi · 9%
US 14
3.58 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
East Racine Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

65.8 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 36m from Spring Prairie
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Prairie and 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 Spring Prairie to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Spring Prairie and 97.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Prairie and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Prairie and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 163.81 mi (263.63 km).

Spring Prairie

#1 Spring Prairie

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,199
Coordinates42.6914000, -88.4042600
Altitude309
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: (-88.404287, 42.691399)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.95 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.9 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Prairie and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:06:41.

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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.