How far is North La Crosse, WI from Dodgeville, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Dodgeville, WI is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Dodgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Dodgeville.
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Start on Rose Street
1805 ft · 51 sec · Rose Street
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2826 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Copeland Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street North
1.3 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street North
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Continue on South Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Decker Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1956 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 80
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
110 m · 17 sec
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Continue on US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
1677 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 130
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Continue on Commercial Street
1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on South Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 130
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 133
846 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 130
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on State Highway 130
8.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on North Bequette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1582 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Dodgeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mormon Coulee Road
Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Dodgeville?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from North La Crosse and 53.1 miles from Dodgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Chance Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
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 Viola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Dodgeville. Straight-line distance: 83.05 mi (133.66 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 Dodgeville
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 42.9602700, -90.1301200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodgeville (-90.13012, 42.96027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
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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