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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on County Highway MM
2914 ft · 45 sec · County Highway MM
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Continue on County Highway D
4.5 mi · 8 min · County Highway D
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Turn left onto Weggen Road
160 m · 25 sec · Weggen Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 27
10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street
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Continue straight
1187 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway R
6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R
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Continue on County Road R
2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Harmony Street
2924 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street
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Continue on US Highway 53
10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53
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Continue on Ekern Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · Ekern Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ervin Street
2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street
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Continue on US Highway 53
24.3 mi · 35 min · US Highway 53
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 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 Wilson 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitehall.
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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).
#1 Wilson
Village in St.
| Population | 3,353 |
| Coordinates | 44.8280200, -91.0226500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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