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

The driving distance from Koshkonong, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.43 mi
02h 34m
Flight
135.89 mi
218.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.89 mi
Kilometers
218.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.43 mi
Kilometers
271.06 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Koshkonong
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Koshkonong
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
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 Koshkonong
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 Koshkonong
85.1 mi
01h 17m
To North La Crosse
83.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton

    1973 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway N

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Koshkonong 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
98.5 mi · 59%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 25%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 2%
County Highway N
2.9 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
East Fulton Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

North 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 17m from Koshkonong
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Koshkonong and 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 Koshkonong to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 85.1 miles from Koshkonong and 83.3 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Koshkonong and Mostly Sunny 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 Koshkonong and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 135.89 mi (218.7 km).

Koshkonong

#1 Koshkonong

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population3,782
Coordinates42.8461200, -88.9192800
Altitude251
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: WI 26 South (-88.919324, 42.84615)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.5 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 45 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Koshkonong and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:15:53.

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.