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

The driving distance from Hazelhurst, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
208.95 mi
03h 40m
Flight
157.25 mi
253.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.25 mi
Kilometers
253.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.95 mi
Kilometers
336.27 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Hazelhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazelhurst
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazelhurst
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
Rudolph
WI

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Hazelhurst
102.7 mi
01h 50m
To La Crosse
106.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids

    1767 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Victory Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South

    57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Continue on Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  24. 24

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  36. 36

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazelhurst and 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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 19%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 16%
Victory Road
15.2 mi · 7%
I 39 South
12.5 mi · 6%
State Highway 34
10.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 21
7.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

66.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudolph
01h 50m from Hazelhurst
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazelhurst and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Rudolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Hazelhurst and 106.3 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hazelhurst and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Rudolph

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

12 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

19 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

19 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

53 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazelhurst and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 157.25 mi (253.07 km).

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#1 Hazelhurst

Unincorporated community in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,266
Coordinates45.8077300, -89.7251500
Altitude491
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: US 51 (-89.724923, 45.807773)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.65 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $5.30 $39.09 $78.18

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 Hazelhurst and La Crosse. The current time is 01:00:24.

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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.