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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Addison, WI is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
173.36 mi
03h 31m
Flight
146.64 mi
236 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.64 mi
Kilometers
236 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.36 mi
Kilometers
279 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-15T18:58
Arrive Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 North La Crosse
86.5 mi
01h 45m
To Addison
86.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Widespread Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    14 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Trail

    948 ft · 42 sec · Yellowstone Trail

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Addison.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 60%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 33
20.5 mi · 12%
James Street
13.8 mi · 8%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 2%
West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

88.9 mi · 01h 35m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 45m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog leaving North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Addison?

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from North La Crosse and 86.9 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog around North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

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 North La Crosse and Addison. Straight-line distance: 146.64 mi (236 km).

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#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,442
Coordinates43.4227800, -88.3745400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Addison (-88.37454, 43.42278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.16 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.32 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Addison. The current time is 18:58:04.

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.