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

The driving distance from Winneconne, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
144.92 mi
02h 38m
Flight
127.38 mi
205 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.38 mi
Kilometers
205 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.92 mi
Kilometers
233.22 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in Winneconne
Sat, May 16, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winneconne
2026-05-16T09:54
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 12:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winneconne
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Strongs Prairie
WI

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States

From Winneconne
72.6 mi
01h 19m
To North La Crosse
72.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2901 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Poygan Road

    1438 ft · 29 sec · Poygan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 116

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 116

  4. 4

    Continue on Willow Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 116

    1208 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 116

  6. 6

    Continue on Omro Road

    690 ft · 16 sec · Omro Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West River Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · West River Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 21

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    3087 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Division Street

    1.4 km · 4 min · East Division Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Fair Street

    5 m · 2 sec · South Fair Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    2644 ft · 2 min · West Division Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  16. 16

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  20. 20

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  26. 26

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winneconne 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21
50.6 mi · 35%
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 29%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 20%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 8%
Willow Street
3.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 116
1.68 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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strongs Prairie
01h 19m from Winneconne
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winneconne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winneconne to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Winneconne and 72.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winneconne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

39 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

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

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

51 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winneconne and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 127.38 mi (205 km).

Winneconne

#1 Winneconne

Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,536
Coordinates44.1108200, -88.7126100
Altitude231
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 (-88.712607, 44.110866)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Winneconne and North La Crosse. The current time is 09:54:24.

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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.