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

The driving distance from Ashippun, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
169.45 mi
02h 51m
Flight
143.7 mi
231.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.7 mi
Kilometers
231.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.45 mi
Kilometers
272.71 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Ashippun
Tue, May 5, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashippun
2026-05-04T22:08
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashippun
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Ashippun
93.5 mi
01h 25m
To North La Crosse
76 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1189 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 67

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2090 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Street

    72 m · 3 sec · American Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto American Street

    1405 ft · 28 sec · American Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road F

    5.1 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashippun 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 55%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 25%
County Road F
40.5 mi · 24%
State Highway 67
9.69 mi · 6%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
American Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 25m from Ashippun
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashippun and Mostly Sunny then 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 Ashippun to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Ashippun and 76 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashippun and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 143.7 mi (231.26 km).

Ashippun

#1 Ashippun

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,574
Coordinates43.2119500, -88.5162100
Altitude261
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: South Main Street (-88.51641, 43.2119)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashippun and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:08:40.

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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.