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

The driving distance from Oakland, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
193.63 mi
03h 21m
Flight
154.54 mi
248.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.54 mi
Kilometers
248.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.63 mi
Kilometers
311.62 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-19T10:11
Arrive North La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Tilden
WI

Town of Wisconsin

From Oakland
96.7 mi
01h 40m
To North La Crosse
96.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway U

    1300 ft · 27 sec · County Highway U

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  3. 3

    Continue on Lakeland Avenue North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 35

    104 m · 6 sec · State Highway 35

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 70

    87 m · 16 sec · State Highway 70

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  9. 9

    Continue on West Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 70

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake

    1986 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 93

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on WI 93

    1908 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street North

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street North

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  19. 19

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
78.7 mi · 41%
State Highway 93
75.6 mi · 39%
State Highway 70
23.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 35
6.68 mi · 3%
Lakeland Avenue North
1.73 mi · 1%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

78.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilden
01h 40m from Oakland
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Tilden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Oakland and 96.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Tilden

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

14 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

22 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

24 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Stanley, WI

40 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 154.54 mi (248.71 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA

Population3,215
Coordinates45.9374500, -92.3688100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
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#2 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway U (-92.368796, 45.937596)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and North La Crosse. The current time is 10:11:04.

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.