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

The driving distance from Fulton, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
165.26 mi
02h 33m
Flight
128.47 mi
206.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.47 mi
Kilometers
206.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.26 mi
Kilometers
265.96 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Tue, May 5, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-05-04T23:45
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Fulton
83.2 mi
01h 16m
To North La Crosse
82 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway M

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Continue on West County Road M

    1 mi · 3 min · West County Road M

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 51

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51

  5. 5

    Continue on Lord Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Lord Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
99.2 mi · 60%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 25%
County Highway M
2.11 mi · 1%
US Highway 51
1.62 mi · 1%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
West County Road M
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 16m from Fulton
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 83.2 miles from Fulton and 82 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 128.47 mi (206.75 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,435
Coordinates42.8080600, -89.1276100
Altitude243
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: West Main Street (-89.127612, 42.808116)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.65 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $5.30 $30.92 $61.84

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 Fulton and North La Crosse. The current time is 23:45:55.

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.