How far is North La Crosse, WI from Hudson, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Hudson, WI is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Pepin 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 Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and Hudson.
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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 right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Turn left onto Route 63
12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
44 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
624 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 29/35/65
2802 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 29/35/65
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Continue on State Highway 35/65
12.4 mi · 15 min · State Highway 35/65
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Second Street South
1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and Hudson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to Hudson?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from North La Crosse and 64.6 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Pepin
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 Pepin.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 107.8 mi (173.49 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 Hudson
City in and county seat of St.
| Population | 8,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.9746900, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-92.75687, 44.97469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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