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

The driving distance from Delavan, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.46 mi
02h 59m
Flight
155.59 mi
250.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.59 mi
Kilometers
250.4 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.46 mi
Kilometers
308.12 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Delavan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delavan
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delavan
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Delavan
95.6 mi
01h 29m
To North La Crosse
95.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walworth Avenue

    117 m · 19 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Walworth Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Walworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 11

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 11

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
130 mi · 68%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 22%
State Highway 11
15.4 mi · 8%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
East Racine Street
1.46 mi · 1%
East Walworth Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

65.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
155.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 29m from Delavan
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delavan 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 Delavan to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Delavan and 95.8 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 155.59 mi (250.4 km).

Delavan

#1 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
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: Walworth Avenue (-88.643719, 42.633054)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.57 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.14 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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

There is no time difference between Delavan and North La Crosse. The current time is 06:37:33.

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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.