How far is North Fond du Lac, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from North Fond du Lac, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
155.4 mi
02h 50m
Flight
137.82 mi
221.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.82 mi
Kilometers
221.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.4 mi
Kilometers
250.1 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fond du Lac
2026-04-19T05:10
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fond du Lac
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From North Fond du Lac
85.4 mi
01h 25m
To North La Crosse
70 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Fond du Lac and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fond du Lac and North La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Garfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    147 m · 10 sec · Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    41 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winnebago Street

    2546 ft · 51 sec · Winnebago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road OO

    2114 ft · 52 sec · County Road OO

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Military Road

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Military Road

    1700 ft · 38 sec · South Military Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road D

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road D

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

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

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  25. 25

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fond du Lac and North 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 42%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 27%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 17%
County Road D
21.5 mi · 14%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 4%
County Road OO
3.59 mi · 2%
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 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 25m from North Fond du Lac
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Fond du Lac and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly 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 North Fond du Lac to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from North Fond du Lac and 70 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fond du Lac and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fond du Lac and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 137.82 mi (221.8 km).

North Fond du Lac

#1 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
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: Minnesota Avenue (-88.483569, 43.811381)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
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
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Fond du Lac and North La Crosse. The current time is 05:10:31.

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.