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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Slinger, WI is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
175.61 mi
03h 41m
Flight
152.39 mi
245.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.61 mi
Kilometers
282.62 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slinger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T07:59
Arrive Slinger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
87.6 mi
01h 50m
To Slinger
88 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Continue on James Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Manning Street

    2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 60

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  18. 18

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2436 ft · 49 sec · West Commerce Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kettle Moraine Drive South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kettle Moraine Drive South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kettle Moraine Drive South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
104 mi · 59%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 60
19.6 mi · 11%
Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 8%
West Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 2%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 50m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Slinger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from North La Crosse and 88 miles from Slinger.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 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 Mostly Sunny near Slinger.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Slinger. Straight-line distance: 152.39 mi (245.25 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
Slinger

#2 Slinger

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population5,704
Coordinates43.3336100, -88.2862100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Slinger (-88.28621, 43.33361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.37 $52.74
Premium $4.65 $28.85 $57.71
Diesel $5.30 $32.88 $65.77

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 Slinger. The current time is 07:59:28.

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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.