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

The driving distance from Edgerton, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
161.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
129.94 mi
209.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.94 mi
Kilometers
209.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.1 mi
Kilometers
259.26 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Edgerton
Tue, May 5, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgerton
2026-05-05T01:19
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgerton
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Edgerton
80.5 mi
01h 13m
To North La Crosse
80.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgerton and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
98.8 mi · 61%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 26%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

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 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 13m from Edgerton
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgerton and Partly 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 Edgerton to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Edgerton and 80.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgerton and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 129.94 mi (209.12 km).

Edgerton

#1 Edgerton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,525
Coordinates42.8352800, -89.0676100
Altitude249
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 Main Street (-89.067708, 42.835333)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.52 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 43.04 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgerton and North La Crosse. The current time is 01:19:29.

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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.