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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.1 mi
04h 15m
Flight
150.74 mi
242.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.74 mi
Kilometers
242.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.1 mi
Kilometers
357.44 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantsburg
Wed, May 13, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Grantsburg
Wed, May 13, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Diamond Bluff
WI

Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

From North La Crosse
111 mi
02h 07m
To Grantsburg
111.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2755 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 70: Rock Creek, Grantsburg

    1465 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 570th Street

    5.5 mi · 6 min · 570th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 70

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  23. 23

    Continue on 570th Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · 570th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 70

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 70

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road F

    1334 ft · 32 sec · County Road F

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Wisconsin Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
85.4 mi · 38%
I 35E North
57.6 mi · 26%
Rose Street
54.2 mi · 24%
570th Street
7.24 mi · 3%
State Highway 70
6.23 mi · 3%
US 52
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.4 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond Bluff
02h 07m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

12 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

56 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

61 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

84 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

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).

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#1 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Grantsburg

Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,155
Coordinates45.7763400, -92.6827000
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Grantsburg (-92.6827, 45.77634)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.67 L · about $29.56
Round trip
$59.13
15.68 gal · 59.34 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Grantsburg. The current time is 22:46:17.

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.