How far is North La Crosse, WI from Hortonville, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Hortonville, WI is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Adams County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and Hortonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Hortonville.
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Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Take the exit slight right
14 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
8.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto County Highway A
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway E
620 ft · 22 sec · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Road M
3 mi · 7 min · County Road M
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Continue on County Road M
2674 ft · 1 min · County Road M
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Continue on County Road M
2 mi · 5 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 110
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 110
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Continue on State Road 96
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Road 96
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Continue on State Highway 96
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 45
72 m · 14 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 45
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Turn right onto County Road TT
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Road TT
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Continue on Nye Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nye Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nash Street
1875 ft · 54 sec · South Nash Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Hortonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 near Hortonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Hortonville?
The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from North La Crosse and 82 miles from Hortonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Hortonville.
Stop Ideas Near Friendship
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 Friendship.
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Wisconsin Dells
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Hortonville. Straight-line distance: 133.84 mi (215.4 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 Hortonville
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,976 |
| Coordinates | 44.3347000, -88.6381600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hortonville (-88.63816, 44.3347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.80 | $43.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
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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