How far is Cato, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Cato, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cato and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cato and North La Crosse.
-
1
Start on US Highway 10
4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
-
2
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
3
Continue on US Highway 10
4.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 10
-
4
Continue on East Ryan Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Ryan Street
-
5
Turn left onto Hacker Road
2420 ft · 2 min · Hacker Road
-
6
Turn right onto Bastian Road
1190 ft · 54 sec · Bastian Road
-
7
Turn left onto US Highway 10
3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
37 m · 7 sec · US Highway 10
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 10
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
33 m · 6 sec · US Highway 10
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
-
14
Continue on Plank Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Plank Road
-
15
Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
-
16
Turn left onto Tayco Street
2426 ft · 41 sec · Tayco Street
-
17
Continue on Washington Street
1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
-
18
Continue on North Commercial Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street
-
19
Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
-
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
-
21
Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
-
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
-
23
Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue
-
24
Turn left
1671 ft · 43 sec
-
25
Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
1444 ft · 35 sec
-
27
Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
-
28
Turn right onto Ripon Rd
1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
-
29
Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
-
30
Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street
-
31
Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
-
32
Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
-
33
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
-
34
Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
-
35
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
-
36
Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
-
37
Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
-
38
Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
-
39
Continue on East Montello Street
3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street
-
40
Continue on West Montello Street
635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street
-
41
Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
-
42
Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
-
43
Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
-
44
Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street
-
45
Continue on State Highway 82
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
-
46
Keep slight right
85 m · 5 sec
-
47
Take the ramp right
1756 ft · 43 sec
-
48
Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
-
49
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
-
50
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
-
51
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
-
52
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cato and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cato 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 Cato to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Cato and 114.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cato and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Packwaukee.
Westfield, WI
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cato and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 169.58 mi (272.92 km).
#1 Cato
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 44.1427700, -87.8612000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.94 | $79.88 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.