How far is North La Crosse, WI from North Hudson, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to North Hudson, WI is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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 North Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and North 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
1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street South
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Continue on Sixth Street North
1585 ft · 56 sec · Sixth Street North
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Turn right onto St Croix St North
17 m · 2 sec · St Croix St North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Croix St North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and North 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Chance Snow Showers near North 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 North Hudson?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 65.1 miles from North La Crosse and 65.2 miles from North Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around North La Crosse and Chance Snow Showers near North 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 North Hudson. Straight-line distance: 108.72 mi (174.96 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 North Hudson
Village in St.
| Population | 3,833 |
| Coordinates | 44.9930200, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hudson (-92.75687, 44.99302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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