How far is North La Crosse, WI from Lake Hallie, WI?

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Lake Hallie, WI is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.57 mi
02h 05m
Flight
71.76 mi
115.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.76 mi
Kilometers
115.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.57 mi
Kilometers
140.93 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Hallie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Lake Hallie
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Independence
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States

From North La Crosse
43.8 mi
01h 02m
To Lake Hallie
43.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    23.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Melby Street

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Melby Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Melby Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · 115th Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 22nd Avenue

    659 ft · 35 sec · 22nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Joles Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
41.6 mi · 47%
US 53 North
23.4 mi · 27%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 17%
Rose Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
115th Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Keep slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
01h 02m from North La Crosse
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North La Crosse and Sunny near Lake Hallie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from North La Crosse and 43.8 miles from Lake Hallie.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North La Crosse and Sunny near Lake Hallie.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

39 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

49 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

59 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Lake Hallie. Straight-line distance: 71.76 mi (115.49 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
Lake Hallie

#2 Lake Hallie

Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,779
Coordinates44.8757900, -91.4407100
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Lake Hallie (-91.44071, 44.87579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North La Crosse and Lake Hallie. The current time is 21:53:32.

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.