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 104.9 miles (168.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.91 mi
01h 58m
Flight
84.61 mi
136.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.61 mi
Kilometers
136.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.91 mi
Kilometers
168.83 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM CDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Alma
WI

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

From Spring Valley
55.9 mi
00h 59m
To North La Crosse
49.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
54°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE

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 the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McKay Avenue

    1467 ft · 1 min · McKay Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street

    2610 ft · 60 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 29

    628 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 29

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road B

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road B

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road T

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road T

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Winter Avenue

    2349 ft · 44 sec · West Winter Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Scott Street North

    556 ft · 9 sec · Scott Street North

  10. 10

    Continue on West Race Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Race Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 72

    10.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road C

    143 m · 8 sec · County Road C

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road Y

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road Y

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 25

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    127 m · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    682 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Road 25

    13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  26. 26

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

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

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  39. 39

    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

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.

Directions
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 33%
State Road 25
15.3 mi · 15%
US 14
12.4 mi · 12%
US 61
12.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 72
10.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 25
9.88 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Avenue

Continue straight

30.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 59m from Spring Valley
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Rain Showers 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 104.9 miles (168.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Spring Valley and 49.1 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Rain Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

38 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

57 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

62 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Menomonie, WI

62 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 84.61 mi (136.17 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Situated within Pierce County in western Wisconsin, the village rests at an elevation of 909 feet along the banks of the Eau Galle River.

Population0
Coordinates44.8452400, -92.2388000
Altitude277
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: (-92.2389, 44.845237)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.01 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.46
7.4 gal · 28.02 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $15.23 $30.46
Mid-grade $4.72 $17.45 $34.89
Premium $5.30 $19.60 $39.19
Diesel $6.19 $22.91 $45.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and North La Crosse. The current time is 14:29:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.