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

The driving distance from Star Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
137.88 mi
02h 37m
Flight
112.69 mi
181.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.69 mi
Kilometers
181.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.88 mi
Kilometers
221.9 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Star Prairie
2026-04-18T03:46
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Star Prairie
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 Star Prairie
69.1 mi
01h 18m
To North La Crosse
68.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Bridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    791 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto WIS 64 EAST

    146 m · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 64

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-12

    3040 ft · 47 sec · US-12

  8. 8

    Continue on Davis Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Davis Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T

    40 m · 3 sec · County Highway T

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    5 mi · 7 min · County Highway T

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway M

    1.1 mi · 1 min · County Highway M

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road Y

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road DD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Great River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 35

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Road 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35

  23. 23

    Continue on State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  27. 27

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

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

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

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

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Star Prairie 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
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 25%
County Highway T
15.2 mi · 11%
US 14
12.4 mi · 9%
US 61
12.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 8%
County Road Y
9.35 mi · 7%
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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pepin
01h 18m from Star Prairie
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Star Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow 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 Star Prairie to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 69.1 miles from Star Prairie 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 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Star Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers 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 Star Prairie and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 112.69 mi (181.36 km).

Star Prairie

#1 Star Prairie

Village in St.

Population3,640
Coordinates45.1969100, -92.5307500
Altitude284
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: Bridge Avenue (-92.53075, 45.196891)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
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
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Star Prairie and North La Crosse. The current time is 03:46:59.

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.