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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street
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Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on James Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street
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Continue on Manning Street
2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Continue on State Highway 60
14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Sumner Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Commerce Boulevard
2436 ft · 49 sec · West Commerce Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kettle Moraine Drive South
1.1 km · 2 min · Kettle Moraine Drive South
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Delton.
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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).
#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 Slinger
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,704 |
| Coordinates | 43.3336100, -88.2862100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slinger (-88.28621, 43.33361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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