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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Hamburg, WI is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.55 mi
03h 44m
Flight
109.11 mi
175.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.55 mi
Kilometers
242.29 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, May 14, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-13T20:43
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:32 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
Neillsville
WI

City in Clark County in the U.

From North La Crosse
75.2 mi
01h 52m
To Hamburg
75.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Black River Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  10. 10

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1007 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · South Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    622 ft · 12 sec · South Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · South Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 97

    18.9 mi · 32 min · State Highway 97

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1752 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 107: Marathon City, Merrill

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 107

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 107

  34. 34

    Turn left onto County Road L

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road L

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Deer Creek Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Deer Creek Lane

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 97
30.2 mi · 20%
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 16%
Rose Street
23 mi · 15%
US Highway 10
22.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 107
10.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 27

Continue on State Highway 27

24.6 mi · 00h 34m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 52m from North La Crosse
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from North La Crosse and 75.4 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neillsville

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

47 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

51 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

61 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 109.11 mi (175.6 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
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Hamburg (-89.88513, 45.09052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Hamburg. The current time is 20:43:52.

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.