How far is La Crosse, WI from Delavan Lake, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Delavan Lake, WI is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Delavan Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Delavan Lake.
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Start on West Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Turn right
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
131 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
947 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
158 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn sharp left onto County Road O
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road O
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Turn right onto Town Line Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Town Line Road
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Turn left onto Blue Gill Court
591 ft · 28 sec · Blue Gill Court
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Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
19 m · 3 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Delavan Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Delavan Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Delavan Lake?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 99.5 miles from La Crosse and 99.7 miles from Delavan Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Delavan Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Delavan Lake. Straight-line distance: 155.93 mi (250.94 km).
#1 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delavan Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,649 |
| Coordinates | 42.5841800, -88.6326000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan Lake (-88.6326, 42.58418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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