
Find cities, states and countries closest to Wisconsin Dells in Wisconsin, United States with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Wisconsin Dells.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Wisconsin Dells from our regional database:
| State / Region | Wisconsin |
| District | Columbia County |
| Total Population | 2,705 |
| Land Area | 21.21 km² |
| Population Density | 127.53 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 43.6275° N |
| Center Longitude | -89.771° E |
| Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Wisconsin | #221 of 579 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Adams | 23 | 37 | 20 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Arlington | 28 | 45 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Baraboo | 11 | 18 | 9 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bluffview | 18 | 29 | 15 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Dane | 29 | 47 | 25 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Dellwood | 26 | 42 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Easton | 15 | 24 | 13 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Friendship | 24 | 38 | 21 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Lake Delton | 2 | 3 | 2 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Lake Wisconsin | 20 | 32 | 17 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Lodi | 25 | 40 | 22 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Mauston | 19 | 31 | 17 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Necedah | 31 | 51 | 27 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| New Lisbon | 26 | 42 | 23 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| North Freedom | 13 | 20 | 11 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Wisconsin (home state of Wisconsin Dells), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Arkansas | 615 | 989 | 534 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 220 | 354 | 191 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 277 | 445 | 240 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 255 | 410 | 221 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 600 | 966 | 521 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 474 | 762 | 411 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 162 | 261 | 141 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 352 | 566 | 305 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 432 | 696 | 375 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 758 | 1,220 | 658 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Wisconsin Dells's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Wisconsin Dells. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Wisconsin, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Wisconsin Dells (You) | Wisconsin | 2,705 | — | — |
| Lake Delton | Wisconsin | 2,967 | 3.5 | SSW |
| West Baraboo | Wisconsin | 1,439 | 17.0 | S |
| Baraboo | Wisconsin | 12,155 | 17.5 | S |
| North Freedom | Wisconsin | 706 | 20.2 | SSW |
| Reedsburg | Wisconsin | 9,548 | 21.4 | WSW |
| Oxford | Wisconsin | 590 | 23.4 | NE |
| Easton | Wisconsin | 1,085 | 23.6 | N |
| Portage | Wisconsin | 10,382 | 26.7 | ESE |
| Bluffview | Wisconsin | 742 | 28.5 | S |
| Mauston | Wisconsin | 4,374 | 31.0 | NW |
How does Wisconsin Dells rank within Wisconsin? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Wisconsin Dells appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Milwaukee | 563,531 |
| Madison | 280,305 |
| Green Bay | 105,207 |
| Kenosha | 99,858 |
| Racine | 77,742 |
| Appleton | 74,139 |
| Waukesha | 71,970 |
| Eau Claire | 67,778 |
| Oshkosh | 66,555 |
| Janesville | 64,123 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Madison | 261.50 |
| Milwaukee | 250.85 |
| Oneida | 157.60 |
| Suamico | 153.89 |
| Green Bay | 144.91 |
| Superior | 144.14 |
| Kronenwetter | 134.85 |
| Mequon | 126.31 |
| Caledonia | 126.19 |
| New Berlin | 95.49 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Prairie du Sac | 4,091.35 |
| Shorewood | 3,223.00 |
| Whitefish Bay | 2,579.52 |
| Milwaukee | 2,246.49 |
| West Allis | 2,052.13 |
| South Milwaukee | 1,705.46 |
| Racine | 1,606.90 |
| Somers | 1,484.14 |
| Cudahy | 1,481.28 |
| West Milwaukee | 1,457.44 |
Dane County Regional Truax Field IATA: MSN 65 km (40 mi) from Wisconsin Dells |
Wisconsin Dells sits inside Wisconsin, United States and ranks #221 of 579 cities in Wisconsin by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Wisconsin Dells and the countries closest to Wisconsin Dells by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Wisconsin Dells, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Wisconsin Dells at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Wisconsin, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Wisconsin Dells — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Wisconsin Dells table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Wisconsin by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Wisconsin Dells and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Wisconsin Dells map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Wisconsin Dells will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Wisconsin Dells to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Wisconsin Dells. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Wisconsin city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Wisconsin Dells ranks #221 of 579 cities in Wisconsin by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Wisconsin Dells is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 65 km (40 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.