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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Hamburg, WI is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
146.22 mi
03h 51m
Flight
111.34 mi
179.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.34 mi
Kilometers
179.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.22 mi
Kilometers
235.32 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, May 14, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-05-13T20:41
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
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
Neillsville
WI

City in Clark County in the U.

From La Crosse
73.1 mi
01h 55m
To Hamburg
73.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 108

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 108

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 108

  8. 8

    Continue on Sparta Street

    1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 54

    14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54

  11. 11

    Continue on Melrose Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South 10th Street

    643 ft · 13 sec · South 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · South Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    622 ft · 12 sec · South Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · South Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 97

    18.9 mi · 32 min · State Highway 97

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1752 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 107: Marathon City, Merrill

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 107

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 107

  36. 36

    Turn left onto County Road L

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road L

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Deer Creek Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Deer Creek Lane

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Creek Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Hamburg.

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
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 97
30.2 mi · 21%
US Highway 10
22.9 mi · 16%
State Highway 108
16.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 10%
Losey Boulevard North
11.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 107
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 10

Continue on US Highway 10

21 mi · 00h 29m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 55m from La Crosse
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from La Crosse and 73.2 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Neillsville

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

47 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

51 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

61 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 111.34 mi (179.18 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Hamburg (-89.88513, 45.09052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Hamburg. The current time is 20:41:55.

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.