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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Koshkonong, WI is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
170.34 mi
03h 12m
Flight
135.89 mi
218.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.89 mi
Kilometers
218.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.34 mi
Kilometers
274.13 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Koshkonong
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Koshkonong
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
85.1 mi
01h 36m
To Koshkonong
85.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    3 mi · 4 min · County Highway N

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    588 ft · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 80%
I 39
22.1 mi · 13%
County Highway N
4.4 mi · 3%
State Highway 59
4.01 mi · 2%
US 51
2.8 mi · 2%
East Fulton Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 36m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Koshkonong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from North La Crosse and 85.3 miles from Koshkonong.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Koshkonong.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Koshkonong. Straight-line distance: 135.89 mi (218.7 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
Koshkonong

#2 Koshkonong

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population3,782
Coordinates42.8461200, -88.9192800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Koshkonong (-88.91928, 42.84612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.75 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.5 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Koshkonong. The current time is 18:49:04.

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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.