How far is La Crosse, WI from New London, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to New London, WI is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and New London.
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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
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
990 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp slight right toward US_10_East: Appleton
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
7.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 110 North, CTH X: Weyauwega
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Mill Street
3080 ft · 1 min · North Mill Street
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Turn right onto County Road X
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road X
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Continue on West Wolf River Avenue
2107 ft · 47 sec · West Wolf River Avenue
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Turn left onto Shawano Street
722 ft · 19 sec · Shawano Street
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Turn right onto West North Water Street
1450 ft · 29 sec · West North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and New London.
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
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to New London?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from La Crosse and 81.8 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
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 Strongs Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and New London. Straight-line distance: 130.59 mi (210.16 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 New London
City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.3927600, -88.7398300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-88.73983, 44.39276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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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