How far is North La Crosse, WI from Browns Lake, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Browns Lake, WI is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Browns Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Browns Lake.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
45.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto US Highway 18
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on West Summit Avenue
122 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
160 m · 13 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wales Road
9 m · 2 sec · North Wales Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1573 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
43 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
21 m · 4 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on North Rochester Street
3 mi · 6 min · North Rochester Street
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Continue on State Highway 83
1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on Northwest Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 42 sec · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Beck Drive
2130 ft · 54 sec · Beck Drive
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Bypass
1.2 km · 60 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Turn slight right
1013 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Plank Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
2946 ft · 1 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Cedar Drive
3043 ft · 2 min · Cedar Drive
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Turn left onto Lakehills Drive
74 m · 11 sec · Lakehills Drive
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Turn right onto Fairfield
719 ft · 38 sec · Fairfield
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Turn left onto Hickory Lane
682 ft · 30 sec · Hickory Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Browns Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rose Street
Continue straight
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Browns Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Browns Lake?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 106 miles from North La Crosse and 106.3 miles from Browns Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Browns Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dekorra.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Browns Lake. Straight-line distance: 171.43 mi (275.89 km).
#1 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Browns Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.6925200, -88.2312000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Browns Lake (-88.2312, 42.69252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.24 | $56.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.85 | $63.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.73 | $79.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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