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

The driving distance from Trempealeau, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.55 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.63 mi
23.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Trempealeau
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trempealeau
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trempealeau
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Holmen
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Trempealeau
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To North La Crosse
10.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 35

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trempealeau 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
13 mi · 63%
State Road 35
4.44 mi · 22%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 8%
3rd Street
1.26 mi · 6%
US 53 South
0.24 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35

Take the ramp right

9.57 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmen
00h 11m from Trempealeau
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Trempealeau and 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 Trempealeau to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holmen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Trempealeau and 10.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Trempealeau and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Holmen

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

14 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

32 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

60 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

95 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trempealeau and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 14.63 mi (23.55 km).

Trempealeau

#1 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
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 (-91.442111, 44.005526)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Trempealeau and North La Crosse. The current time is 20:17:55.

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.