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

The driving distance from Sullivan, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.89 mi
02h 40m
Flight
145.36 mi
233.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.36 mi
Kilometers
233.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.89 mi
Kilometers
284.67 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sullivan
88.4 mi
01h 20m
To North La Crosse
88.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 52%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 24%
Main Street
35.9 mi · 20%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
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 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 20m from Sullivan
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sullivan and 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 Sullivan to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Sullivan and 88.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sullivan and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population2,299
Coordinates43.0127900, -88.5881600
Altitude263
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: Main Street (-88.588326, 43.012874)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.63 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.26 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $4.65 $29.04 $58.08
Diesel $5.30 $33.10 $66.19

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 Sullivan and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:43:04.

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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.