How far is North La Crosse, WI from Baileys Harbor, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
272.63 mi
05h 50m
Flight
220.09 mi
354.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.09 mi
Kilometers
354.2 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.63 mi
Kilometers
438.75 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baileys Harbor
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-31T07:24
Arrive Baileys Harbor
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ripon
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
136.1 mi
02h 55m
To Baileys Harbor
136.5 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  21. 21

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  26. 26

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    973 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    33.4 mi · 38 min

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  41. 41

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

  42. 42

    Turn slight right

    18.4 mi · 29 min

  43. 43

    Turn left onto County Road F

    121 m · 17 sec · County Road F

  44. 44

    Turn left onto School Lane

    80 m · 19 sec · School Lane

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
67.1 mi · 25%
Appleton
53.7 mi · 20%
WI 54 East
33.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 6%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
220.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripon
02h 55m from North La Crosse
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Baileys Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from North La Crosse and 136.5 miles from Baileys Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ripon

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

31 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

31 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

33 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Baileys Harbor. Straight-line distance: 220.09 mi (354.2 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
Baileys Harbor

#2 Baileys Harbor

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,048
Coordinates45.0649900, -87.1242700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Baileys Harbor (-87.12427, 45.06499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.55
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.28 $72.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.91 $81.83
Premium $4.65 $44.77 $89.54
Diesel $5.30 $51.02 $102.05

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Baileys Harbor. The current time is 07:24:48.

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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.