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

The driving distance from Fredonia, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.05 mi
03h 28m
Flight
166.86 mi
268.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.86 mi
Kilometers
268.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.05 mi
Kilometers
312.29 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Fredonia
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredonia
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredonia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Fredonia
97.9 mi
01h 44m
To North La Crosse
96.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Fredonia and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    50 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fredonia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fredonia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road A/H/I

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road A/H/I

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway A

    7.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway A

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 144

    2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

  6. 6

    Continue on Barton Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Barton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North 8th Avenue

    1079 ft · 43 sec · North 8th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  29. 29

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  33. 33

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  34. 34

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 33%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 22%
State Highway 33
26.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
County Highway A
7.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 44m from Fredonia
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fredonia 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 Fredonia to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Fredonia and 96.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fredonia 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 Fredonia and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 166.86 mi (268.53 km).

Fredonia

#1 Fredonia

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,168
Coordinates43.4705600, -87.9506500
Altitude248
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 Milwaukee Street (-87.950815, 43.470561)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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 Fredonia and North La Crosse. The current time is 00:17:44.

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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.