How far is North La Crosse, WI from Shorewood Hills, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.49 mi
02h 45m
Flight
104.84 mi
168.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.84 mi
Kilometers
168.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.49 mi
Kilometers
218.05 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shorewood Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Shorewood Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
67.7 mi
01h 22m
To Shorewood Hills
67.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 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 Shorewood Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Phillips Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 West: Spring Green, La Crosse

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    4.2 mi · 10 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Joyce Erdman Place

    146 m · 27 sec · Joyce Erdman Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Locust Drive

    59 m · 15 sec · Locust Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Western Road

    113 m · 20 sec · Western Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tally Ho Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Tally Ho Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tally Ho Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
90.2 mi · 67%
US 12
22.3 mi · 16%
Phillips Boulevard
18.1 mi · 13%
University Avenue
4.23 mi · 3%
US 14 West
0.42 mi
Joyce Erdman Place
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

75 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 22m from North La Crosse
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Shorewood Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from North La Crosse and 67.9 miles from Shorewood Hills.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Sunny near Shorewood Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Shorewood Hills. Straight-line distance: 104.84 mi (168.73 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
Shorewood Hills

#2 Shorewood Hills

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,999
Coordinates43.0775000, -89.4456800
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Shorewood Hills (-89.44568, 43.0775)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Shorewood Hills. The current time is 23:33:10.

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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.