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

The driving distance from Sturtevant, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
232.11 mi
03h 33m
Flight
186.42 mi
300.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.42 mi
Kilometers
300.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.11 mi
Kilometers
373.55 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Fri, May 1, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Sturtevant
Fri, May 1, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturtevant
2026-05-01T00:25
Arrive North La Crosse
Fri, May 1, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturtevant
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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Sturtevant
115.9 mi
01h 46m
To North La Crosse
116.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 90th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · 90th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Durand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2471 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturtevant 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 40%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 27%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 18%
Durand Avenue
20.5 mi · 9%
I 41 North
5.87 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 46m from Sturtevant
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Sturtevant and Widespread Frost then Mostly 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 Sturtevant to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Sturtevant and 116.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Sturtevant and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturtevant and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 186.42 mi (300.01 km).

Sturtevant

#1 Sturtevant

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population6,637
Coordinates42.6980700, -87.8945200
Altitude214
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: (-87.894536, 42.698065)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturtevant and North La Crosse. The current time is 00:25:16.

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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.