How far is La Crosse, WI from New Holstein, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to New Holstein, WI is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.85 mi
04h 19m
Flight
157.48 mi
253.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.48 mi
Kilometers
253.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.85 mi
Kilometers
329.68 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Holstein
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive New Holstein
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From La Crosse
102.3 mi
02h 09m
To New Holstein
102.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and New Holstein.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and New Holstein.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    33.4 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road A

    1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie

    30 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    41 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

    100 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rienzi Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road K

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    656 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    15.2 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    582 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road A/P

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road A/P

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road P

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road P

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road J

    7 mi · 12 min · County Road J

  29. 29

    Continue on Mason Street

    1 km · 1 min · Mason Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Drive

    802 ft · 20 sec · Milwaukee Drive

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto Wisconsin Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and New Holstein.

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
105 mi · 51%
State Highway 23
17.5 mi · 9%
County Road J
7.01 mi · 3%
County Road C
6 mi · 3%
County Road P
2.35 mi · 1%
County Road K
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

99.6 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 09m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Holstein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to New Holstein?

The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 102.3 miles from La Crosse and 102.6 miles from New Holstein.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Holstein.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and New Holstein. Straight-line distance: 157.48 mi (253.44 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
New Holstein

#2 New Holstein

Fourth-class city in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates43.9499900, -88.0842600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: New Holstein (-88.08426, 43.94999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.36 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.53
14.46 gal · 54.72 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.26 $54.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.75 $61.50
Premium $4.65 $33.65 $67.30
Diesel $5.30 $38.35 $76.70

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and New Holstein. The current time is 08:54:10.

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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.