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

The driving distance from Martell, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.44 mi
01h 58m
Flight
88.56 mi
142.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.56 mi
Kilometers
142.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.44 mi
Kilometers
172.91 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Martell
Sat, May 30, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martell
2026-05-30T18:24
Arrive North La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martell
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
Alma
WI

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

From Martell
53.7 mi
00h 59m
To North La Crosse
53.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 801st Avenue

    60 m · 12 sec · 801st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2688 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road DD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Great River Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 35

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 35

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rose Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 32%
US 14
12.4 mi · 12%
US 61
12.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 11%
County Road D
7.12 mi · 7%
Great River Road
6.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Avenue

Continue straight

30.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 59m from Martell
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martell and Partly 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 Martell to North La Crosse?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Martell and 53.7 miles from North La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

38 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

57 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

62 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Menomonie, WI

62 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martell and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 88.56 mi (142.52 km).

Martell

#1 Martell

Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates44.8296900, -92.3976900
Altitude310
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: 801st Avenue (-92.397697, 44.829667)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Martell and North La Crosse. The current time is 18:24:01.

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.