How far is Brown Deer, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Brown Deer, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.42 mi
03h 20m
Flight
171.18 mi
275.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.18 mi
Kilometers
275.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.42 mi
Kilometers
349.9 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, May 18, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Brown Deer
Tue, May 19, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brown Deer
2026-05-18T19:25
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, May 18, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brown Deer
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Brown Deer
105.6 mi
01h 40m
To North La Crosse
111.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bradley Road

    20 m · 4 sec · West Bradley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sherman Boulevard

    2552 ft · 1 min · North Sherman Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on North 43rd Street

    2608 ft · 1 min · North 43rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Good Hope Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · West Good Hope Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100: Bypass

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive

    649 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East

    1183 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1401 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  20. 20

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brown Deer 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 43%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 25%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 19%
West Capitol Drive
7.15 mi · 3%
West Good Hope Road
4.55 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.86 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 40m from Brown Deer
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brown Deer and 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 Brown Deer to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Brown Deer and 111.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brown Deer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brown Deer and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 171.18 mi (275.48 km).

Brown Deer

#1 Brown Deer

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population12,191
Coordinates43.1633400, -87.9645300
Altitude211
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: North Sherman Boulevard (-87.964711, 43.163354)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.04 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.08 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brown Deer and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:25:23.

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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.