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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
51.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on West Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on West Montello Street
799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street
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Continue on East Montello Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street
875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on West Division Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Turn left onto County Road C
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road C
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lemonweir.
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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).
#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 Eldorado
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 43.8247100, -88.6217800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldorado (-88.62178, 43.82471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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