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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.05 mi
03h 49m
Flight
147.4 mi
237.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.4 mi
Kilometers
237.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.05 mi
Kilometers
283.33 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Oxford
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
87.9 mi
01h 54m
To Kimberly
88.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  21. 21

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  26. 26

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  39. 39

    Turn slight left

    532 ft · 24 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    27 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
67.1 mi · 38%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 16%
Appleton
16.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 9%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 54m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Light Rain near Kimberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 87.9 miles from North La Crosse and 88.2 miles from Kimberly.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Light Rain near Kimberly.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

67 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 147.4 mi (237.22 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
Kimberly

#2 Kimberly

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population6,869
Coordinates44.2722100, -88.3390000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Kimberly (-88.339, 44.27221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Kimberly. The current time is 04:17:21.

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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.