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

The driving distance from Humboldt, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
227.15 mi
03h 47m
Flight
175.52 mi
282.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.52 mi
Kilometers
282.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.15 mi
Kilometers
365.56 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Humboldt
Wed, May 13, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive North La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt
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
Montello
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Humboldt
107.1 mi
01h 53m
To North La Crosse
120 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 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 Humboldt and North La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North New Franken Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North New Franken Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Finger Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Finger Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1786 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.1 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

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

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  33. 33

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

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Humboldt 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 23%
I 41 South
49.8 mi · 22%
I 90 West
42.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
WI 172 West
6.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

49.1 mi · 00h 53m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montello
01h 53m from Humboldt
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Humboldt 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 Humboldt to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Montello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Humboldt and 120 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.21 one way or $60.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montello

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

30 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

41 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Waupun, WI

51 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 175.52 mi (282.47 km).

Humboldt

#1 Humboldt

Town in Brown County, Wisconsin, USA

Population1,355
Coordinates44.5019400, -87.8259300
Altitude247
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: North New Franken Road (-87.825883, 44.501941)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $30.21
Round trip
$60.41
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.21 $60.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.07 $68.13
Premium $4.65 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $5.30 $42.49 $84.97

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 Humboldt and North La Crosse. The current time is 19:04:11.

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.