How far is Mukwonago, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Mukwonago, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mukwonago and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mukwonago and North La Crosse.
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Start on Franklin Street
59 m · 14 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
114 m · 17 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Rochester Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Rochester Street
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
30 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
31 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1568 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on South Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wales Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Summit Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
565 ft · 14 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 18
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
44.8 mi · 48 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mukwonago and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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 Mukwonago and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mukwonago to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 98.1 miles from Mukwonago and 98.4 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mukwonago and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mukwonago and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 161.31 mi (259.6 km).
#1 Mukwonago
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666800, -88.3334300 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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