How far is West Milwaukee, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from West Milwaukee, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Milwaukee and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Milwaukee and North La Crosse.
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Start on the route
94 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
96 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
1199 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue
100 m · 15 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn left onto South 47th Street
1220 ft · 44 sec · South 47th Street
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
651 ft · 21 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto Brewers Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Brewers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Madison
1769 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
14 mi · 17 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milwaukee and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving West Milwaukee and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Milwaukee to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from West Milwaukee and 103 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Milwaukee and Mostly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Milwaukee and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 174.15 mi (280.27 km).
#1 West Milwaukee
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125100, -87.9725900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.38 | $54.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.51 | $77.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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