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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
213.54 mi
03h 59m
Flight
180.69 mi
290.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.69 mi
Kilometers
290.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.54 mi
Kilometers
343.66 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Fri, May 1, 6:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-01T10:06
Arrive Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 2:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
106.6 mi
01h 59m
To Cudahy
106.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Howard Avenue

    1483 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Howard Avenue

    1518 ft · 55 sec · East Howard Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Kinnickinnic Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Kinnickinnic Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Plankinton Avenue

    141 m · 15 sec · East Plankinton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue

    51 m · 13 sec · South Kingan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 63%
I 94
70.7 mi · 33%
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.35 mi · 1%
Lake Freeway
2.01 mi · 1%
East-West Freeway
1.15 mi · 1%
South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.11 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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
180.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 59m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 106.6 miles from North La Crosse and 106.9 miles from Cudahy.

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

The direct path is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.

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 Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 180.69 mi (290.8 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
Cudahy

#2 Cudahy

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population18,077
Coordinates42.9597400, -87.8614700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Cudahy. The current time is 10:06:38.

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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.