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

The driving distance from Raymond, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
217.58 mi
03h 22m
Flight
177.94 mi
286.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.94 mi
Kilometers
286.37 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.58 mi
Kilometers
350.16 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Raymond
Tue, May 5, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-05-04T19:29
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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 Raymond
108.7 mi
01h 41m
To North La Crosse
108.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5 Mile Road

    20 m · 8 sec · West 5 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway U

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway U

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway U

    28 m · 3 sec · County Highway U

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway U

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway U

  5. 5

    Continue on South 76th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 76th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Ryan Road

    2996 ft · 51 sec · West Ryan Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Saint Martins Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 43%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 29%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 19%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 mi · 2%
County Highway U
3.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 41m from Raymond
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Raymond and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 108.7 miles from Raymond and 108.9 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Raymond and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

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 Raymond and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 177.94 mi (286.37 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

Civil town in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population3,940
Coordinates42.8008500, -88.0125800
Altitude227
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: West 5 Mile Road (-88.012578, 42.800909)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.06 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.92
15.36 gal · 58.12 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.96 $57.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.65 $35.74 $71.49
Diesel $5.30 $40.73 $81.47

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Raymond and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:29:46.

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.