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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Eldorado, WI is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
145.15 mi
03h 13m
Flight
130.9 mi
210.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.15 mi
Kilometers
233.59 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eldorado
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, May 31, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-31T03:16
Arrive Eldorado
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
72.4 mi
01h 36m
To Eldorado
72.8 mi
01h 36m

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
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street

    875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  26. 26

    Continue on West Division Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road C

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road C

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road C

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
67.1 mi · 46%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 20%
State Highway 23
23.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.39 mi · 2%
West Division Street
2.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

51.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 36m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Eldorado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from North La Crosse and 72.8 miles from Eldorado.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Eldorado. Straight-line distance: 130.9 mi (210.66 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
Eldorado

#2 Eldorado

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates43.8247100, -88.6217800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Eldorado (-88.62178, 43.82471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 Eldorado. The current time is 03:16:02.

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.