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

The driving distance from Hamburg, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
143.09 mi
02h 36m
Flight
109.11 mi
175.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.09 mi
Kilometers
230.28 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamburg
2026-05-13T20:49
Arrive North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
75.1 mi
01h 18m
To North La Crosse
68 mi
01h 18m

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 North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and North 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 left onto East Main Street

    1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  27. 27

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  32. 32

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamburg 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 17%
US Highway 10
22.8 mi · 16%
South Black River Street
22.4 mi · 16%
State Highway 107
21.3 mi · 15%
State Highway 97
19 mi · 13%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 27

Continue on State Highway 27

24.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 18m from Hamburg
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamburg and 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 Hamburg to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 75.1 miles from Hamburg and 68 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamburg and Sunny near North 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 North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 109.11 mi (175.6 km).

Hamburg

#1 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
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: Deer Creek Lane (-89.885337, 45.09052)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.11 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.22 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 North La Crosse. The current time is 20:49:37.

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.