How far is La Crosse, WI from North Fond du Lac, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to North Fond du Lac, WI is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and North Fond du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and North Fond du Lac.
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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
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on West Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on West Montello Street
799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street
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Continue on East Montello Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street
875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on West Division Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · West Division Street
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Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street
958 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto County Road OO
991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO
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Continue on Winnebago Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street
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Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue
1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street
126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue
642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and North Fond du Lac.
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
62.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to North Fond du Lac?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 78.5 miles from La Crosse and 78.9 miles from North Fond du Lac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.
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 North Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.17 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 North Fond du Lac
Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,059 |
| Coordinates | 43.8113800, -88.4834400 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
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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