How far is Fond du Lac, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and North La Crosse.
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Start on South Park Avenue
620 ft · 30 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1864 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street
101 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1695 ft · 39 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto South Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Military Road
39 m · 2 sec · South Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Military Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Military Road
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Continue on County Road D
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road D
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Turn right onto County Road A
1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A
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Continue on East State Street
1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68
47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68
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Continue on East State Street
1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Cook Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 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 Fond du Lac and North La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Cook Street
Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fond du Lac to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Fond du Lac and 85.6 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 140.16 mi (225.56 km).
#1 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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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