How far is Fox Lake, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Fox Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
137.29 mi
02h 14m
Flight
118.56 mi
190.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.56 mi
Kilometers
190.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.29 mi
Kilometers
220.94 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Fox Lake
68.5 mi
01h 07m
To North La Crosse
68.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    52 m · 8 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Lake 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 48%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 31%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 20%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.83 mi · 1%
US 53 South
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 07m from Fox Lake
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Fox Lake and 68.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fox Lake and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 118.56 mi (190.8 km).

Fox Lake

#1 Fox Lake

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,738
Coordinates43.5655400, -88.9065000
Altitude277
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: Spring Street (-88.906696, 43.565539)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 Fox Lake and North La Crosse. The current time is 21:34:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.