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

The driving distance from Hortonville, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
157.31 mi
02h 53m
Flight
133.84 mi
215.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.84 mi
Kilometers
215.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.31 mi
Kilometers
253.16 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Hortonville
Tue, May 12, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hortonville
2026-05-12T17:34
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hortonville
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
Friendship
WI

Village in Adams County, Wisconsin

From Hortonville
80.3 mi
01h 26m
To North La Crosse
77.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW
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 Hortonville and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Nash Street

    1875 ft · 55 sec · South Nash Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nye Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Nye Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road TT

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road TT

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 45

    4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 45

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 96

    5 m · 1 sec · State Highway 96

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 96

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 96

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Road 96

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 110

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 110

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 49

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road M

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road M

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road M

    2674 ft · 1 min · County Road M

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road M

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road M

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway E

    620 ft · 22 sec · County Highway E

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway A

    8.1 mi · 12 min · County Highway A

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22

    8.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    763 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

    785 ft · 40 sec · West Bird Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  21. 21

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    28.9 mi · 41 min · East Follett Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  25. 25

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  31. 31

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hortonville 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
41.8 mi · 27%
East Follett Drive
28.9 mi · 18%
State Highway 21
26.5 mi · 17%
East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 49
8.79 mi · 6%
State Highway 22
8.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
01h 26m from Hortonville
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hortonville 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 Hortonville to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Hortonville and 77.1 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hortonville and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

28 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

39 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Portage

55 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hortonville and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 133.84 mi (215.4 km).

Hortonville

#1 Hortonville

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population2,976
Coordinates44.3347000, -88.6381600
Altitude242
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: East Main Street (-88.638166, 44.33476)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.01 L · about $20.93
Round trip
$41.86
11.1 gal · 42.02 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.93 $41.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.65 $25.83 $51.66
Diesel $5.30 $29.44 $58.87

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 Hortonville and North La Crosse. The current time is 17:34:51.

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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.