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

The driving distance from Hilbert, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
195.18 mi
03h 34m
Flight
154.71 mi
248.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.71 mi
Kilometers
248.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.18 mi
Kilometers
314.11 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Hilbert
Wed, May 13, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilbert
2026-05-12T20:08
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilbert
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
Oxford
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States

From Hilbert
93.5 mi
01h 47m
To La Crosse
101.7 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Street

    30 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2237 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 114

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 114

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 55/114

    3004 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 55/114

  5. 5

    Continue on Military Road

    934 ft · 19 sec · Military Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Military Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Military Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 114

    2655 ft · 41 sec · Highway 114

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 114

    39 m · 3 sec · State Highway 114

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 114

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 114

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 114

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 114

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 114

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 114

  13. 13

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tayco Street

    2426 ft · 41 sec · Tayco Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  29. 29

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  33. 33

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  38. 38

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  39. 39

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  43. 43

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  45. 45

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  46. 46

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  49. 49

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  50. 50

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  51. 51

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  55. 55

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilbert 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
56 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 27%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 13%
Winneconne Avenue
15.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 114
12.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 47m from Hilbert
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hilbert and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Hilbert and 101.7 miles from 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 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

67 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilbert and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 154.71 mi (248.98 km).

Hilbert

#1 Hilbert

Village in Calumet County, Wisconsin

Population1,081
Coordinates44.1402700, -88.1639900
Altitude255
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: North 8th Street (-88.164052, 44.14027)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilbert and La Crosse. The current time is 20:08:20.

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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.