How far is Stiles, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Stiles, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
237.64 mi
03h 50m
Flight
172.92 mi
278.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.92 mi
Kilometers
278.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.64 mi
Kilometers
382.45 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Stiles
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stiles
2026-04-18T03:47
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stiles
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
Mecan
WI

Human settlement in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Stiles
112.3 mi
01h 55m
To North La Crosse
125.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
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 Stiles and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41.5 mi · 45 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  7. 7

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  11. 11

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  21. 21

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  26. 26

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  27. 27

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stiles 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 22%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Underwood Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecan
01h 55m from Stiles
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Stiles 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 Stiles to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Mecan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Stiles and 125.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Stiles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Mecan

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

24 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

34 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

49 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stiles and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 172.92 mi (278.28 km).

Stiles

#1 Stiles

Unincorporated community in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,534
Coordinates44.8611000, -88.0484400
Altitude186
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: US 141 South (-88.048571, 44.861102)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.60 $63.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.65 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $5.30 $44.45 $88.90

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 Stiles and North La Crosse. The current time is 03:47:03.

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.