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

The driving distance from Grantsburg, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.55 mi
03h 24m
Flight
150.74 mi
242.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.74 mi
Kilometers
242.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.55 mi
Kilometers
356.55 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Grantsburg
Wed, May 13, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grantsburg
2026-05-12T21:34
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grantsburg
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
Trenton
WI

Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Grantsburg
96.1 mi
01h 42m
To North La Crosse
125.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wisconsin Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road F

    1334 ft · 29 sec · County Road F

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 48

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 48

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 87

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 87

  5. 5

    Continue on Old State Road 87

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old State Road 87

  6. 6

    Continue on 240th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 240th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    7 mi · 10 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 240th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 240th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 8

    1706 ft · 36 sec · US Highway 8

  11. 11

    Continue on Moberg Trail

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    66 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    776 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Saint Croix Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on St Croix Trail North

    16.8 mi · 24 min · St Croix Trail North

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street North

    2804 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street North

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  23. 23

    Turn left onto I 94 East: Hudson

    2065 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 South: River Falls

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 29/35/65

    2848 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 29/35/65

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 65

    601 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 65

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  31. 31

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  35. 35

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  37. 37

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  40. 40

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
46.1 mi · 21%
St Croix Trail North
16.8 mi · 8%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 7%
US 14
12.4 mi · 6%
US 61
12.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 87
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.9 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
01h 42m from Grantsburg
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Grantsburg and 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 Grantsburg to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Grantsburg and 125.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Grantsburg and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

5 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

59 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

81 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grantsburg and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 150.74 mi (242.6 km).

Grantsburg

#1 Grantsburg

Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,155
Coordinates45.7763400, -92.6827000
Altitude291
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 Wisconsin Avenue (-92.682702, 45.776595)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grantsburg and North La Crosse. The current time is 21:34:12.

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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.