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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Raymond, WI is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
217.47 mi
04h 08m
Flight
177.94 mi
286.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.94 mi
Kilometers
286.37 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.47 mi
Kilometers
349.99 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymond
Mon, May 4, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-04T19:47
Arrive Raymond
Mon, May 4, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North La Crosse
108.6 mi
02h 04m
To Raymond
108.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Ryan Road

    2996 ft · 55 sec · West Ryan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 76th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 76th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway U

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway U

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway U

    27 m · 2 sec · County Highway U

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway U

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway U

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 5 Mile Road

    20 m · 3 sec · West 5 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 62%
I 94
64.2 mi · 29%
WI 100 South
6.21 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 2%
County Highway U
3.04 mi · 1%
South 76th Street
2 mi · 1%
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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
02h 04m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from North La Crosse and 108.9 miles from Raymond.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 177.94 mi (286.37 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
Raymond

#2 Raymond

Civil town in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population3,940
Coordinates42.8008500, -88.0125800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Raymond (-88.01258, 42.80085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.05 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.1 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Raymond. The current time is 19:47:15.

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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.