How far is North La Crosse, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Whitefish Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Whitefish Bay.
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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 left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.1 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East
1692 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road
132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road
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Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue
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Continue on East Hampton Road
102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Whitefish Bay.
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
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Whitefish Bay?
The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from North La Crosse and 106.6 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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 Dekorra.
Portage
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Columbus
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 175.32 mi (282.15 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 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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