How far is New London, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from New London, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and La Crosse.
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Start on West North Water Street
1450 ft · 36 sec · West North Water Street
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Turn left onto Shawano Street
590 ft · 12 sec · Shawano Street
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Turn right onto West Wolf River Avenue
2185 ft · 48 sec · West Wolf River Avenue
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Continue on County Road X
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road X
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Turn left onto North Mill Street
3080 ft · 1 min · North Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3189 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
7.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 22 South, CTH K: Waupaca, Wild Rose
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto CTH K
545 ft · 14 sec · CTH K
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Continue on State Highway 22
1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto West Main Street
763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Bird Avenue
785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New London and 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 90 West
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving New London and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New London to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from New London and 81.4 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around New London and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
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 Strongs Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 130.59 mi (210.16 km).
#1 New London
City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.3927600, -88.7398300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
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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