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North La Crosse, WI Road Trips

North La Crosse, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 36 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 127-mile quick runs to 247-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from North La Crosse, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

51

Longest Drive

263.2 mi

Hurley, WI

Quickest Drive

2h 24m

Dane, WI

Plan Around North La Crosse, WI

Trips from North La Crosse, WI

Driving from North La Crosse, WI

On average, trips departing from North La Crosse, WI run 197 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 247 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 127 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from North La Crosse, WI include Peshtigo, WI (246.8 mi, 5h 6m), Pound, WI (241.7 mi, 5h 2m), Brussels, WI (235.7 mi, 4h 57m), Conover, WI (232.8 mi, 5h 9m), and Bristol, WI (230.2 mi, 4h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 197-mile drive from North La Crosse, WI, expect to burn about 7.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 36 mapped routes leaving North La Crosse, WI and 15 routes heading into North La Crosse, WI, covering 51 total connections. Distances range from 127 to 247 miles.

The longest mapped route from North La Crosse, WI covers 247 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 127 miles.

The average route from North La Crosse, WI runs about 197 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from North La Crosse, WI include Peshtigo, WI, Pound, WI, Brussels, WI and Conover, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

North La Crosse, WI at a Glance

Founded

1842

Elevation

669 ft

Area

23 mi²

Sister Cities

Dubna Épinal Friedberg

Notable People from North La Crosse, WI

A sampling of people born in North La Crosse, WI.

Nicholas Ray

Nicholas Ray

1911–1979

American film director (1911-1979)

Ed Gein

Ed Gein

1906–1984

American murderer and human trophy collector

Joseph Losey

Joseph Losey

1909–1984

American filmmaker and theatre director (1909–1984)

Charles Dierkop

1936–2024

American actor

Ford Sterling

Ford Sterling

1882–1939

American comedian (1883–1939)

Connor Franta

Connor Franta

1992

American YouTube personality

John Toland

John Toland

1912–2004

American writer (1912-2004)

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

1905–1973

American speed skater (1905–1973)

Curt Michel

Curt Michel

1934–2015

American astronaut

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in North La Crosse, WI.

St. Rose of Viterbo Convent

St. Rose of Viterbo Convent

historic church in Wisconsin, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place listed in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places
La Crosse station

La Crosse station

train station in La Crosse, Wisconsin, US

National Register of Historic Places listed place listed in the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places
Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church

church building in Wisconsin, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place
LaCrosse State Teachers College Training School Building

LaCrosse State Teachers College Training School Building

building in Wisconsin, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Main Hall/La Crosse State Normal School

Main Hall/La Crosse State Normal School

school building in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Gideon C. Hixon House

Gideon C. Hixon House

house in La Crosse, Wisconsin

National Register of Historic Places listed place
La Crosse Commercial Historic District

La Crosse Commercial Historic District

historic district in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Gund Brewing Company Bottling Works

Gund Brewing Company Bottling Works

brewery building in La Crosse, Wisconsin

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q936780), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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