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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Gillett, WI is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.81 mi
04h 45m
Flight
162.15 mi
260.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.15 mi
Kilometers
260.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.81 mi
Kilometers
352.14 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gillett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-18T11:06
Arrive Gillett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North 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
Hancock
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
109.2 mi
02h 22m
To Gillett
109.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    14 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    901 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 80

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 21

    28.3 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1774 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 66 East: Rosholt

    948 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stanley Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · Stanley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    14.6 mi · 26 min · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Avenue West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  21. 21

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 49

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 29

    29.9 mi · 35 min · State Highway 29

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  26. 26

    Continue on West Green Bay Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Green Bay Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    985 ft · 45 sec · East 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Ellis Street

    98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Green Bay Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 22

    15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    3074 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn sharp right onto South Mackenzie Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Mackenzie Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mackenzie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21
63.5 mi · 29%
Rose Street
59.6 mi · 27%
State Highway 29
29.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 22
15.9 mi · 7%
West Grand Avenue
14.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 49
13.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

44.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 22m from North La Crosse
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Likely near Gillett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Gillett?

The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from North La Crosse and 109.5 miles from Gillett.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Rain Likely near Gillett.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

28 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

40 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

41 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

44 mi away
2050 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Gillett. Straight-line distance: 162.15 mi (260.96 km).

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#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Gillett

#2 Gillett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates44.8899900, -88.3073200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Gillett (-88.30732, 44.88999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.23 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
15.44 gal · 58.46 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.67
Premium $4.65 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.30 $40.95 $81.89

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Gillett. The current time is 11:06:18.

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.