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

The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.75 mi
03h 40m
Flight
169.83 mi
273.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.83 mi
Kilometers
273.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.75 mi
Kilometers
332.74 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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 Valley
105.8 mi
01h 50m
To North La Crosse
100.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42

  3. 3

    Continue on North Wisconsin Drive

    1 km · 1 min · North Wisconsin Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2910 ft · 58 sec · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road A

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road A

  6. 6

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road A/M

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Road A/M

  8. 8

    Continue on East Rhine Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · East Rhine Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Gottfried Street

    1019 ft · 35 sec · Gottfried Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road JP

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road JP

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road P

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road P

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road A/P

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road A/P

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Clark Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 23

    15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street

    1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1320 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  24. 24

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  26. 26

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  28. 28

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  31. 31

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  32. 32

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 32%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 20%
East Johnson Street
28.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 8%
County Road A/M
6.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 50m from Spring Valley
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Valley to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 105.8 miles from Spring Valley and 100.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Valley and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 169.83 mi (273.32 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Population1,323
Coordinates43.9388800, -87.8395300
Altitude231
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: Pioneer Road (-87.839823, 43.938866)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.62 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.6 gal · 55.24 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.05 $62.09
Premium $4.65 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $5.30 $38.72 $77.44

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 Valley and North La Crosse. The current time is 00:59:50.

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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.