How far is La Crosse, WI from Newark, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Newark, WI is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Newark.
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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
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Street
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 138: Oregon, Stoughton
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
664 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Janesville Street
1203 ft · 32 sec · Janesville Street
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Turn left onto Wolfe Street
1398 ft · 28 sec · Wolfe Street
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Continue on County Highway MM
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM
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Continue on North Rutland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Rutland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 104
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 104
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 104
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 104
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Continue on County Highway T
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway T
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Turn left onto State Highway 81
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 81
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Turn left onto West Beloit Newark Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Turn left onto County Road K
57 m · 3 sec · County Road K
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road K
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Newark.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Newark?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from La Crosse and 94.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Newark. Straight-line distance: 133.59 mi (214.99 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 Newark
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,617 |
| Coordinates | 42.5422300, -89.2276100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
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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