How far is New Holstein, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from New Holstein, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.92 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.48 mi
253.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.48 mi
Kilometers
253.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.92 mi
Kilometers
320.13 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in New Holstein
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Holstein
2026-04-16T07:06
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Holstein
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From New Holstein
102.4 mi
01h 44m
To La Crosse
96.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Holstein and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Holstein and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Wisconsin Avenue

    25 m · 10 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Milwaukee Drive

    802 ft · 14 sec · Milwaukee Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    1 km · 1 min · Mason Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road J

    7 mi · 12 min · County Road J

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road P

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road P

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road A/P

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road A/P

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Clark Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 23

    15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

  11. 11

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street

    1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1320 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  18. 18

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Holstein and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 33%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 20%
East Johnson Street
28.8 mi · 14%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 8%
County Road J
7.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 44m from New Holstein
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Holstein and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Holstein to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 102.4 miles from New Holstein and 96.5 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Holstein and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Holstein and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 157.48 mi (253.44 km).

New Holstein

#1 New Holstein

Fourth-class city in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates43.9499900, -88.0842600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
La Crosse

#2 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Wisconsin Avenue (-88.084259, 43.94977)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.65 $32.67 $65.34
Diesel $5.30 $37.23 $74.47

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 New Holstein and La Crosse. The current time is 07:06:53.

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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.