How far is Hamburg, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Hamburg, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.26 mi
02h 46m
Flight
111.34 mi
179.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.34 mi
Kilometers
179.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.26 mi
Kilometers
235.39 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamburg
2026-05-13T19:46
Arrive La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Neillsville
WI

City in Clark County in the U.

From Hamburg
73.1 mi
01h 23m
To La Crosse
73.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Creek Lane

    18 m · 5 sec · Deer Creek Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road L

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road L

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    10 mi · 18 min · State Highway 107

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1858 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 97: Athens, Marshfield

    1525 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 97

    19 mi · 32 min · State Highway 97

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Central Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    627 ft · 14 sec · South Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10

    41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 10

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 10

    744 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    20.9 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Continue on East Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    643 ft · 11 sec · South 10th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Melrose Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 54

    14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54

  27. 27

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Sparta Street

    1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 108

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 108

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 108

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamburg and 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
38 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 10
22.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 107
21.3 mi · 15%
State Highway 97
19 mi · 13%
State Highway 108
16.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 10%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

20.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 23m from Hamburg
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamburg and Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Hamburg and 73.2 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamburg and Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Neillsville

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

47 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

51 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

61 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamburg and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 111.34 mi (179.18 km).

Hamburg

#1 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
La Crosse

#2 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Creek Lane (-89.885337, 45.09052)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamburg and La Crosse. The current time is 19:46:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.