How far is North La Crosse, WI from Brown Deer, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Brown Deer, WI is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.94 mi
04h 01m
Flight
171.18 mi
275.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.18 mi
Kilometers
275.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.94 mi
Kilometers
339.48 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brown Deer
Tue, May 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 19, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-18T20:28
Arrive Brown Deer
Tue, May 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North La Crosse
105.3 mi
02h 00m
To Brown Deer
105.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1600 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    856 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North

    2585 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

    643 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

    722 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West Good Hope Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    144 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 43rd Street

    2857 ft · 1 min · North 43rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Sherman Boulevard

    2555 ft · 1 min · North Sherman Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 64%
I 94
55.6 mi · 26%
Capitol Drive
7.16 mi · 3%
West Good Hope Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.36 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
2.4 mi · 1%
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 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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
171.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
02h 00m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brown Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from North La Crosse and 105.6 miles from Brown Deer.

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

The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brown Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Brown Deer. Straight-line distance: 171.18 mi (275.48 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
Brown Deer

#2 Brown Deer

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population12,191
Coordinates43.1633400, -87.9645300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Brown Deer (-87.96453, 43.16334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.11
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.06 $56.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.65 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.30 $39.46 $78.92

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Brown Deer. The current time is 20:28:00.

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.