How far is North La Crosse, WI from Grantsburg, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Grantsburg, WI is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Grantsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Grantsburg.
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Start on Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester
710 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 70: Rock Creek, Grantsburg
1465 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 570th Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · 570th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 70
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on 570th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 570th Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto County Road F
1334 ft · 32 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto West Wisconsin Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Grantsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rose Street
Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Grantsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Grantsburg?
The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Diamond Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from North La Crosse and 111.2 miles from Grantsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Grantsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bluff
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 Diamond Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Grantsburg. Straight-line distance: 150.74 mi (242.6 km).
#1 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grantsburg
Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.7763400, -92.6827000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantsburg (-92.6827, 45.77634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
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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