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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on 801st Avenue
60 m · 12 sec · 801st Avenue
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Turn right
2688 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue straight
1978 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
633 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Rose Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alma.
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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).
#1 Martell
Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 44.8296900, -92.3976900 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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