How far is La Crosse, WI from Hortonville, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Hortonville, WI is about 166.3 miles (267.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Hortonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Hortonville.
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Start on West Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Turn right
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
8.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto County Highway A
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway E
620 ft · 22 sec · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Road M
3 mi · 7 min · County Road M
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Continue on County Road M
2674 ft · 1 min · County Road M
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Continue on County Road M
2 mi · 5 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 110
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 110
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Continue on State Road 96
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Road 96
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Continue on State Highway 96
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 45
72 m · 14 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 45
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Turn right onto County Road TT
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road TT
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Continue on Nye Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nye Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nash Street
1875 ft · 54 sec · South Nash Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Hortonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Snow near Hortonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Hortonville?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.7 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from La Crosse and 83.3 miles from Hortonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Snow near Hortonville.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strongs Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Hortonville. Straight-line distance: 134.3 mi (216.13 km).
#1 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hortonville
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,976 |
| Coordinates | 44.3347000, -88.6381600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hortonville (-88.63816, 44.3347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.14 | $44.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.97 | $49.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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