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

The driving distance from Wilson, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.09 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.74 mi
110.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.74 mi
Kilometers
110.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.09 mi
Kilometers
144.98 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Whitehall
WI

City in and county seat of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Wilson
45.5 mi
00h 52m
To North La Crosse
44.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway MM

    2914 ft · 45 sec · County Highway MM

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway D

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway D

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Weggen Road

    160 m · 25 sec · Weggen Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 27

    10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 27

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1187 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2924 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 53

    10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

  13. 13

    Continue on Ekern Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Ekern Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ervin Street

    2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 53

    24.3 mi · 35 min · US Highway 53

  16. 16

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 53
36.2 mi · 40%
State Highway 27
10.5 mi · 12%
Ekern Street
7.66 mi · 9%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 7%
County Highway D
4.49 mi · 5%
10th Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 53

Continue on US Highway 53

24.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
00h 52m from Wilson
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Wilson to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Wilson and 44.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Whitehall

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

44 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

50 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

57 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

58 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 68.74 mi (110.62 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

Village in St.

Population3,353
Coordinates44.8280200, -91.0226500
Altitude300
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 Highway MM (-91.022576, 44.82817)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and North La Crosse. The current time is 05:31:23.

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.