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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Oakland, WI is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
193.71 mi
04h 10m
Flight
154.54 mi
248.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.54 mi
Kilometers
248.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.71 mi
Kilometers
311.74 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-19T10:16
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 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
Tilden
WI

Town of Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
96.8 mi
02h 05m
To Oakland
96.9 mi
02h 05m

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
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake

    1606 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 70

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  20. 20

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 35

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35

    3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35

  24. 24

    Continue on Lakeland Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Highway U

    1300 ft · 26 sec · County Highway U

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway U

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
115 mi · 59%
State Highway 70
23.9 mi · 12%
US 53 North
23.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 35
6.69 mi · 3%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 27m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilden
02h 05m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Tilden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from North La Crosse and 96.9 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 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 Mostly Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Tilden

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

14 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

22 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

24 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Stanley, WI

40 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 154.54 mi (248.71 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
Oakland

#2 Oakland

Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA

Population3,215
Coordinates45.9374500, -92.3688100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Oakland (-92.36881, 45.93745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.87 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.74 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 Oakland. The current time is 10:16:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.