How far is Twin Lakes, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Twin Lakes, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Lakes and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes and North La Crosse.
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Start on South Lake Avenue
122 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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3
Continue on Lance Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lance Drive
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4
Continue on Richmond Road
2 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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5
Turn right onto 125th Street
1444 ft · 40 sec · 125th Street
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Continue on South Road
2645 ft · 1 min · South Road
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Turn right
109 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit straight
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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14
Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
1465 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Lakes and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-90 WEST
Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Twin Lakes and Partly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Lakes to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 112 miles from Twin Lakes and 105.4 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Lakes and Partly Cloudy near North La Crosse.
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
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lakes and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 176.33 mi (283.78 km).
#1 Twin Lakes
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,234 |
| Coordinates | 42.5311300, -88.2481500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
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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