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

The driving distance from Newark, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.91 mi
02h 57m
Flight
135.92 mi
218.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.92 mi
Kilometers
218.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.91 mi
Kilometers
297.58 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, May 21, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Newark
Fri, May 22, 2:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-05-21T20:59
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, May 21, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Newark
93.5 mi
01h 28m
To North La Crosse
91.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road K

    57 m · 5 sec · County Road K

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Beloit Newark Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Beloit Newark Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 81

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 81

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway T

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 104

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 104

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 104

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 104

  8. 8

    Continue on South Rutland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Rutland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway MM

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM

  10. 10

    Continue on Wolfe Street

    1283 ft · 26 sec · Wolfe Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    1602 ft · 36 sec · Janesville Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    37 m · 10 sec · State Highway 138

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    97 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    63 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  23. 23

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  24. 24

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
96.7 mi · 52%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 104
13.7 mi · 7%
State Highway 138
8.65 mi · 5%
State Highway 81
6.13 mi · 3%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 28m from Newark
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Partly 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 Newark to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Newark and 91.4 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newark and Partly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 135.92 mi (218.75 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,617
Coordinates42.5422300, -89.2276100
Altitude250
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: County Road K (-89.227837, 42.542232)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and North La Crosse. The current time is 20:59:49.

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.