How far is La Crosse, WI from Dunkirk, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Dunkirk, WI is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Dunkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Dunkirk.
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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
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway N
1116 ft · 25 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N
42 m · 3 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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Continue on County Road N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
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Continue on Veterans Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Veterans Road
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Continue on County Road N
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Dunkirk.
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.
Sunny leaving La Crosse and Sunny near Dunkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Dunkirk?
The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from La Crosse and 78.1 miles from Dunkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Sunny near Dunkirk.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 120.17 mi (193.4 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 Dunkirk
Township in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.8813900, -89.2098400 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk (-89.20984, 42.88139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
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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