How far is Gillett, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Gillett, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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.
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillett and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillett and North La Crosse.
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Start on South Mackenzie Street
13 m · 9 sec · South Mackenzie Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
3074 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on East Green Bay Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street
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Turn right onto North Ellis Street
98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
985 ft · 49 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Green Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Green Bay Street
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Continue on County Road MMM
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM
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Turn right onto State Highway 29
29.9 mi · 35 min · State Highway 29
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Take the exit slight left
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight left onto Willow Drive
52 m · 3 sec · Willow Drive
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Continue on State Highway 49
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 49
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 66
14.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on Stanley Street
1288 ft · 32 sec · Stanley Street
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 44 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 Gillett 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
41 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Gillett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillett to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Gillett and 103 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Gillett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillett and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 162.15 mi (260.96 km).
#1 Gillett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 44.8899900, -88.3073200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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