How far is North La Crosse, WI from Random Lake, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Random Lake, WI is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Random Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Random Lake.
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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
88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 49
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right
2704 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 28: Mayville, Kewaskum
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
99 m · 8 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
8.6 mi · 15 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue
3255 ft · 2 min · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 144
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto State Highway 144
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 144
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1397 ft · 43 sec · North Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1550 ft · 45 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allen Street
61 m · 11 sec · Allen Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
129 m · 20 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Carroll Street
561 ft · 30 sec · Carroll Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
19 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Random Lake.
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
88.9 mi · 01h 35m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy near Random Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Random Lake?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from North La Crosse and 98.2 miles from Random Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:36 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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy near Random Lake.
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 Random Lake. Straight-line distance: 165.41 mi (266.2 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 Random Lake
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,567 |
| Coordinates | 43.5522200, -87.9617600 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Random Lake (-87.96176, 43.55222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 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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