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

The driving distance from Juneau, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
153.53 mi
02h 32m
Flight
130.78 mi
210.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.78 mi
Kilometers
210.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.53 mi
Kilometers
247.09 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Juneau
Sat, May 2, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-05-01T22:19
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
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 Juneau
79.1 mi
01h 16m
To North La Crosse
74.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oak Grove Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West Oak Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 33

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

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

  13. 13

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  17. 17

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 42%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 27%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 15%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 33
5.74 mi · 4%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.67 mi · 2%
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 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
130.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 16m from Juneau
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Juneau and Widespread Frost then Mostly 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 Juneau to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 79.1 miles from Juneau and 74.4 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny around Juneau and Widespread Frost then Mostly 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 Juneau and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 130.78 mi (210.47 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
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 Oak Grove Street (-88.705101, 43.405444)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and North La Crosse. The current time is 22:19:22.

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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.