How far is Mauston, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Mauston, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.97 mi
01h 05m
Flight
58.46 mi
94.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.46 mi
Kilometers
94.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.97 mi
Kilometers
110.99 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Mauston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mauston
2026-04-15T20:42
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mauston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mauston
34.5 mi
00h 32m
To North La Crosse
34.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Widespread Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mauston and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mauston and North La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    19 m · 9 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1484 ft · 58 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    983 ft · 17 sec · North Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 82

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 82

    34 m · 3 sec · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mauston and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 61%
State Highway 82
24.7 mi · 36%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 2%
East State Street
0.28 mi
US 53 South
0.24 mi
North Union Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 32m from Mauston
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Mauston and Widespread Fog near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mauston to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Mauston and 34.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Mauston and Widespread Fog near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mauston and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 58.46 mi (94.09 km).

Mauston

#1 Mauston

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

Population4,358
Coordinates43.7971900, -90.0773500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
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#2 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-90.07711, 43.797197)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 Mauston and North La Crosse. The current time is 20:42:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.