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

The driving distance from Troy, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
193.41 mi
03h 04m
Flight
159.05 mi
255.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.05 mi
Kilometers
255.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.41 mi
Kilometers
311.26 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Troy
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-12T17:54
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Troy
97.6 mi
01h 32m
To North La Crosse
95.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
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 Troy and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road ES

    23 m · 10 sec · County Road ES

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway N

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway N

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 20

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East County Road N

    1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  24. 24

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  25. 25

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
98.5 mi · 51%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 22%
County Highway N
11.6 mi · 6%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 4%
State Highway 20
6.43 mi · 3%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 32m from Troy
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Troy 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 Troy to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Troy and 95.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Troy and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 159.05 mi (255.97 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7789000, -88.4448200
Altitude265
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: County Road ES (-88.444862, 42.778953)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.83 L · about $25.72
Round trip
$51.44
13.64 gal · 51.66 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.72 $51.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.01 $58.01
Premium $4.65 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $5.30 $36.17 $72.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and North La Crosse. The current time is 17:54:51.

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.