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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Lake Koshkonong, WI is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 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
169.4 mi
03h 12m
Flight
133.65 mi
215.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.65 mi
Kilometers
215.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.4 mi
Kilometers
272.63 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 Lake Koshkonong
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-19T06:54
Arrive Lake Koshkonong
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
84.6 mi
01h 36m
To Lake Koshkonong
84.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Lake 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

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 106

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 106

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 106

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 106

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Burnham Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Burnham Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Shore Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · North Shore Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 80%
I 39
22.1 mi · 13%
State Highway 106
8.77 mi · 5%
North Shore Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Burnham Road
0.83 mi
US 51
0.38 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
+35.7 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 36m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake 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 Lake Koshkonong?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 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 84.6 miles from North La Crosse and 84.8 miles from Lake Koshkonong.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake 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 Lake Koshkonong. Straight-line distance: 133.65 mi (215.09 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
Lake Koshkonong

#2 Lake Koshkonong

Census designated place

Population1,204
Coordinates42.9097300, -88.9195500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Lake Koshkonong (-88.91955, 42.90973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Lake Koshkonong. The current time is 06:54:35.

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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.