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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Juneau, WI is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
158.75 mi
03h 10m
Flight
130.78 mi
210.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.78 mi
Kilometers
210.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.75 mi
Kilometers
255.48 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Sat, May 2, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-01T22:14
Arrive Juneau
Sat, May 2, 1:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
79.2 mi
01h 35m
To Juneau
79.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Oak Grove Street

    32 m · 3 sec · West Oak Grove Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oak Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 66%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 14%
James Street
13.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 33
5.74 mi · 4%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 2%
West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

88.9 mi · 01h 35m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
130.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 35m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from North La Crosse and 79.5 miles from Juneau.

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

The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny near Juneau.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 130.78 mi (210.47 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
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Juneau (-88.7051, 43.40555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Juneau. The current time is 22:14:10.

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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.