How far is North La Crosse, WI from Silver Lake, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Silver 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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
947 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
158 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Continue on Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
38 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Silver 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
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.
Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Silver 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 Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from North La Crosse and 113 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Poynette
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 Poynette.
Portage
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 179.36 mi (288.66 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 Silver Lake
Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5461300, -88.1656400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-88.16564, 42.54613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $4.12 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $37.53 | $75.06 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $42.16 | $84.31 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $49.28 | $98.56 |
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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