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

The driving distance from Caledonia, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
222.56 mi
03h 22m
Flight
181.81 mi
292.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.81 mi
Kilometers
292.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.56 mi
Kilometers
358.18 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caledonia
2026-05-04T16:55
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caledonia
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 Caledonia
111.2 mi
01h 41m
To North La Crosse
111.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Caledonia and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5 1/2 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5 1/2 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia 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
18 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 42%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 29%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 19%
I 94 West
10.5 mi · 5%
I 41 North
5.87 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
4.58 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
181.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 41m from Caledonia
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caledonia 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 Caledonia to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 111.2 miles from Caledonia and 111.4 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caledonia and Mostly Sunny then 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 Caledonia and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 181.81 mi (292.59 km).

Caledonia

#1 Caledonia

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates42.8078000, -87.9242500
Altitude220
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: 5 1/2 Mile Road (-87.924266, 42.807458)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.73 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
15.7 gal · 59.46 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.39 $66.77
Premium $4.65 $36.53 $73.07
Diesel $5.30 $41.64 $83.27

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Caledonia and North La Crosse. The current time is 16:55:56.

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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.