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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Humboldt, WI is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
213.51 mi
04h 36m
Flight
175.52 mi
282.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.52 mi
Kilometers
282.47 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.51 mi
Kilometers
343.61 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humboldt
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Wed, May 13, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-05-12T19:38
Arrive Humboldt
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Montello
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

From North La Crosse
106.6 mi
02h 18m
To Humboldt
106.9 mi
02h 18m

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
66°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  21. 21

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  26. 26

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1203 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 172 East: East State Highway 172

    1475 ft · 23 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North: Sturgeon Bay

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH V: Mason Street

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    117 m · 9 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto East Mason Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East Mason Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South New Franken Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South New Franken Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Franken Road

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rose Street
67.1 mi · 31%
Appleton
47.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rose Street

Continue straight

51.9 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montello
02h 18m from North La Crosse
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Humboldt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Montello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from North La Crosse and 106.9 miles from Humboldt.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North La Crosse and Rain Showers near Humboldt.

Stop Ideas Near Montello

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

30 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

41 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Waupun, WI

51 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 175.52 mi (282.47 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
Humboldt

#2 Humboldt

Town in Brown County, Wisconsin, USA

Population1,355
Coordinates44.5019400, -87.8259300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Humboldt (-87.82593, 44.50194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

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 Humboldt. The current time is 19:38:19.

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.