How far is North La Crosse, WI from Germantown, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Germantown, WI is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Germantown.
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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 left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
1479 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Turn straight
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lannon Road
4 mi · 8 min · Lannon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lannon Road
33 m · 6 sec · Lannon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lannon Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lannon Road
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Continue on Mequon Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mequon Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1962 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Germantown.
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.
Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Germantown?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from North La Crosse and 104 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 162.84 mi (262.07 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 Germantown
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 19,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.2286200, -88.1103700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-88.11037, 43.22862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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