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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Mayville, WI is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
165.25 mi
03h 21m
Flight
137.27 mi
220.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.27 mi
Kilometers
220.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.25 mi
Kilometers
265.95 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayville
Sun, May 31, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Mon, Jun 1, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-31T17:53
Arrive Mayville
Sun, May 31, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
82.5 mi
01h 40m
To Mayville
82.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2487 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

  23. 23

    Continue on Horicon Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Horicon Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 63%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 14%
James Street
13.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 33
7.95 mi · 5%
State Highway 28
4.28 mi · 3%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 40m from North La Crosse
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Mayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 82.5 miles from North La Crosse and 82.8 miles from Mayville.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Mayville.

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 Mayville. Straight-line distance: 137.27 mi (220.92 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
Mayville

#2 Mayville

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,829
Coordinates43.4941600, -88.5448200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Mayville (-88.54482, 43.49416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.65 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $5.30 $30.92 $61.84

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Mayville. The current time is 17:53:36.

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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.