How far is North La Crosse, WI from Genoa City, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Genoa City, WI is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Genoa City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Genoa City.
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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 right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
947 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
158 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto County Highway H
2774 ft · 1 min · County Highway H
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway H
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Genoa City.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Genoa City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Genoa City?
The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 109.4 miles from North La Crosse and 109.7 miles from Genoa City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Genoa City.
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 Genoa City. Straight-line distance: 174.12 mi (280.22 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 Genoa City
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,975 |
| Coordinates | 42.4983500, -88.3281500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genoa City (-88.32815, 42.49835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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