How far is Hales Corners, WI from North La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Hales Corners, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
207.15 mi
03h 08m
Flight
172.46 mi
277.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.46 mi
Kilometers
277.55 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.15 mi
Kilometers
333.38 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in Hales Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hales Corners
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hales Corners
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Hales Corners
103.5 mi
01h 34m
To North La Crosse
103.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Janesville Road

    151 m · 18 sec · West Janesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Janesville Road

    593 ft · 23 sec · West Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lovers Lane Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  4. 4

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

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  6. 6

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

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

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

    937 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hales Corners 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 45%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 31%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 20%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 mi · 2%
Rose Street
1.57 mi · 1%
South Lovers Lane Road
1.12 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
172.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 34m from Hales Corners
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hales Corners 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 Hales Corners to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Hales Corners and 103.6 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hales Corners and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hales Corners and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 172.46 mi (277.55 km).

Hales Corners

#1 Hales Corners

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population7,553
Coordinates42.9375100, -88.0487000
Altitude238
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 Janesville Road (-88.048699, 42.937435)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hales Corners and North La Crosse. The current time is 06:37:12.

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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.