How far is North La Crosse, WI from Mukwonago, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Mukwonago, WI is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Mukwonago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Mukwonago.
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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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
45.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto US Highway 18
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on West Summit Avenue
122 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue
23 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
160 m · 13 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wales Road
9 m · 2 sec · North Wales Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1573 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
43 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
21 m · 4 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on North Rochester Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Rochester Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
59 m · 9 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Mukwonago.
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
120 mi · 02h 09m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Mukwonago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Mukwonago?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from North La Crosse and 98.2 miles from Mukwonago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Mukwonago.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Mukwonago. Straight-line distance: 161.31 mi (259.6 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 Mukwonago
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8666800, -88.3334300 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mukwonago (-88.33343, 42.86668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
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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