How far is New London, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from New London, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156 mi
02h 47m
Flight
130.02 mi
209.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.02 mi
Kilometers
209.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156 mi
Kilometers
251.05 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in New London
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-22T20:33
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
Friendship
WI

Village in Adams County, Wisconsin

From New London
78.8 mi
01h 23m
To North La Crosse
77.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West North Water Street

    1450 ft · 36 sec · West North Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shawano Street

    590 ft · 12 sec · Shawano Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Wolf River Avenue

    2185 ft · 48 sec · West Wolf River Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road X

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road X

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    3080 ft · 1 min · North Mill Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3189 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    7.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 22 South, CTH K: Waupaca, Wild Rose

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto CTH K

    545 ft · 14 sec · CTH K

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1242 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 22

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 35 sec · Western Avenue South

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 22

    24.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  22. 22

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New London 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 27%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 22
24.5 mi · 16%
County Road X
11.4 mi · 7%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
130 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
01h 23m from New London
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New London and Sunny near North 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 North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from New London and 77.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New London and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

28 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

39 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Portage

55 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 130.02 mi (209.24 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,435
Coordinates44.3927600, -88.7398300
Altitude234
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: West North Water Street (-88.73983, 44.392755)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.84 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
11.02 gal · 41.68 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.87
Premium $4.65 $25.64 $51.29
Diesel $5.30 $29.23 $58.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and North La Crosse. The current time is 20:33:50.

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.