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

The driving distance from Hammond, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.25 mi
02h 12m
Flight
97.77 mi
157.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.77 mi
Kilometers
157.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.25 mi
Kilometers
190.3 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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
Nelson
WI

Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

From Hammond
59.1 mi
01h 06m
To North La Crosse
59.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
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 Hammond and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wolf Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Wolf Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davis Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Davis Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T

    40 m · 3 sec · County Highway T

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    5 mi · 7 min · County Highway T

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway M

    1.1 mi · 1 min · County Highway M

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road Y

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road DD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Great River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 35

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  21. 21

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

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

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 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 Hammond and North La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 29%
US 14
12.4 mi · 11%
US 61
12.4 mi · 11%
State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 10%
County Road Y
9.35 mi · 8%
County Road D
7.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Avenue

Continue straight

30.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
01h 06m from Hammond
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond 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 Hammond to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Hammond and 59.2 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

45 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

51 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

57 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 97.77 mi (157.34 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

Village in St.

Population2,429
Coordinates44.9788600, -92.4357500
Altitude354
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: Wolf Street (-92.435749, 44.978947)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:30:55.

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.