How far is West Salem, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from West Salem, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
11.13 mi
00h 13m
Flight
9.08 mi
14.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.08 mi
Kilometers
14.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.13 mi
Kilometers
17.92 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 29, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in West Salem
Wed, Apr 29, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Salem
2026-04-29T19:16
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 29, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Salem
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
Medary
WI

Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Salem
5.5 mi
00h 06m
To North La Crosse
5.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Leonard Street

    1741 ft · 53 sec · North Leonard Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto City Loop

    814 ft · 24 sec · City Loop

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Neshonoc Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Neshonoc Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 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 West Salem 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Neshonoc Road
8.54 mi · 77%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 14%
North Leonard Street
0.33 mi · 3%
US 53 South
0.24 mi · 2%
East Jefferson Street
0.19 mi · 2%
City Loop
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Neshonoc Road

Merge slight left

8.15 mi · 00h 09m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medary
00h 06m from West Salem
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Salem and Chance Rain Showers 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 Salem to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Medary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from West Salem and 5.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Salem and Chance Rain Showers near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Medary

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

4 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

41 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

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

Eau Claire, WI

107 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Salem and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 9.08 mi (14.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Salem

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,013
Coordinates43.8991300, -91.0812500
Altitude226
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 Leonard Street (-91.081287, 43.89913)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Salem and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:16:42.

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.