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

The driving distance from Wautoma, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.84 mi
01h 55m
Flight
98.76 mi
158.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.76 mi
Kilometers
158.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.84 mi
Kilometers
176.77 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, Jun 2, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Wautoma
Tue, Jun 2, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wautoma
2026-06-02T11:16
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, Jun 2, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wautoma
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
Wyeville
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Wautoma
55.8 mi
00h 57m
To North La Crosse
54.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2232 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  5. 5

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wautoma 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 38%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 26%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 24%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 10%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
South Cambridge Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyeville
00h 57m from Wautoma
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Wautoma 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 Wautoma to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Wyeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Wautoma and 54.1 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wautoma and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Wyeville

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

66 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

La Crosse

72 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wautoma and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 98.76 mi (158.94 km).

Wautoma

#1 Wautoma

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin

Population1,298
Coordinates44.0747000, -89.2879000
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: West Main Street (-89.287902, 44.074694)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wautoma and North La Crosse. The current time is 11:16:12.

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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.