How far is North La Crosse, WI from Kaukauna, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Kaukauna, WI is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
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Village in Marquette 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 Kaukauna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Kaukauna.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street
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Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street
80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on Ripon Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton
1296 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Debruin Road
83 m · 12 sec · Debruin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Debruin Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Continue on Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Kaukauna.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Kaukauna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Kaukauna?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from North La Crosse and 90 miles from Kaukauna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Kaukauna.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Kaukauna. Straight-line distance: 150.73 mi (242.58 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 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaukauna (-88.27205, 44.27804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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