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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.71 mi
03h 58m
Flight
175.32 mi
282.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.32 mi
Kilometers
282.15 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.71 mi
Kilometers
342.33 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Fri, May 22, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-21T17:01
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North La Crosse
106.2 mi
01h 59m
To Whitefish Bay
106.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

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.

  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

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East

    1692 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road

    132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hampton Road

    102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  15. 15

    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.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
136 mi · 64%
I 94
70.4 mi · 33%
North-South Freeway
4.07 mi · 2%
I 43 North
0.82 mi
North Berkeley Boulevard
0.64 mi
West Hampton Avenue
0.5 mi
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
175.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 59m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

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).

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#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 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.41 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
15.02 gal · 56.82 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Whitefish Bay. The current time is 17:01:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.