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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Aztalan, WI is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
158.18 mi
02h 55m
Flight
131.04 mi
210.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.04 mi
Kilometers
210.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.18 mi
Kilometers
254.57 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aztalan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Aztalan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
79 mi
01h 27m
To Aztalan
79.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    36 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    748 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Tyranena Park Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · East Tyranena Park Road

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road V

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road V

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road B

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road B

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road B

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 86%
I 94
19.5 mi · 12%
County Road V
1.32 mi · 1%
County Road B
0.92 mi · 1%
East Tyranena Park Road
0.58 mi
WI 89
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 27m from North La Crosse
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Aztalan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from North La Crosse and 79.2 miles from Aztalan.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Aztalan.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Aztalan. Straight-line distance: 131.04 mi (210.89 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
Aztalan

#2 Aztalan

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population1,493
Coordinates43.0727800, -88.8623300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Aztalan (-88.86233, 43.07278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 North La Crosse and Aztalan. The current time is 07:03:11.

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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.