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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Tichigan, WI is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
205.71 mi
03h 53m
Flight
168.64 mi
271.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.64 mi
Kilometers
271.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.71 mi
Kilometers
331.06 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tichigan
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Fri, Oct 16, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-10-15T20:24
Arrive Tichigan
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
102.7 mi
01h 56m
To Tichigan
103 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, Waukesha Bypass, Meadowbrook Road

    77 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Meadowbrook Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Les Paul Parkway

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Les Paul Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 164

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164

  10. 10

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 164

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 164

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Lake Drive

    41 m · 6 sec · North Lake Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lake Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 66%
I 94
51.6 mi · 25%
Les Paul Parkway
5.57 mi · 3%
State Highway 164
5.25 mi · 3%
Big Bend Drive
4.85 mi · 2%
Meadowbrook Road
1.91 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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 56m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Tichigan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from North La Crosse and 103 miles from Tichigan.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Tichigan.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Tichigan. Straight-line distance: 168.64 mi (271.4 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tichigan

Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this census-designated place falls within the jurisdiction of Racine County and serves as a distinct community within the Town of Waterford.

Population0
Coordinates42.8289000, -88.1975900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Tichigan (-88.19759, 42.8289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.48 L · about $29.88
Round trip
$59.76
14.52 gal · 54.96 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $29.88 $59.76
Mid-grade $4.72 $34.23 $68.46
Premium $5.30 $38.45 $76.90
Diesel $6.19 $44.95 $89.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Tichigan. The current time is 20:24:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.