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

The driving distance from Hazelhurst, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
205.77 mi
03h 30m
Flight
154.7 mi
248.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.7 mi
Kilometers
248.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.77 mi
Kilometers
331.15 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Hazelhurst
Tue, May 5, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazelhurst
2026-05-04T18:13
Arrive North La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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
101.2 mi
01h 45m
To North La Crosse
104.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazelhurst and North 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

    41 mi · 44 min

  30. 30

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazelhurst 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 20%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 17%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudolph
01h 45m from Hazelhurst
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 101.2 miles from Hazelhurst and 104.5 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hazelhurst and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North 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 North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 154.7 mi (248.97 km).

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#1 Hazelhurst

Unincorporated community in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,266
Coordinates45.8077300, -89.7251500
Altitude491
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: US 51 (-89.724923, 45.807773)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazelhurst and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:13:47.

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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.