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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny
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.
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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
88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on James Street
2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street
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Turn left
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Grove Street
32 m · 3 sec · West Oak Grove Street
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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.
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
88.9 mi · 01h 35m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndon Station.
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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).
#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 Juneau
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.4055500, -88.7051000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juneau (-88.7051, 43.40555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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