How far is Union Grove, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Union Grove, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.11 mi
03h 35m
Flight
179.63 mi
289.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.63 mi
Kilometers
289.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.11 mi
Kilometers
359.06 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Union Grove
Tue, May 5, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Grove
2026-05-04T18:14
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Grove
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 Union Grove
113 mi
01h 47m
To North La Crosse
110 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 10th Avenue

    35 m · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Colony Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · South Colony Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Colony Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue

    57 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Raynor Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South North Cape Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South North Cape Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loomis Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    137 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  20. 20

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

    937 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  25. 25

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  27. 27

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  28. 28

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Grove 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 41%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 29%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 19%
North Raynor Avenue
6.99 mi · 3%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 47m from Union Grove
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Grove and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Grove to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 113 miles from Union Grove and 110 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Grove and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Union Grove and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 179.63 mi (289.08 km).

Union Grove

#1 Union Grove

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

Population5,266
Coordinates42.6880700, -88.0514700
Altitude237
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: North 10th Avenue (-88.051462, 42.688031)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.8 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.36
15.74 gal · 59.6 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.68 $59.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.65 $36.63 $73.25
Diesel $5.30 $41.74 $83.48

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Grove and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:14:12.

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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.