How far is Dakota, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Dakota, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dakota and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dakota and North La Crosse.
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Start on County Highway Y
1147 ft · 34 sec · County Highway Y
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Turn right onto County Road JJ
4.5 mi · 11 min · County Road JJ
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Turn right onto County Highway B
1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway B
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dakota 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
Merge slight left
41 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dakota and Sunny near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dakota to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Wyeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Dakota and 52.1 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dakota and Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Wyeville
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 Wyeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dakota and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 94.67 mi (152.36 km).
#1 Dakota
Civil town in Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,240 |
| Coordinates | 43.9902500, -89.3565100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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