How far is North La Crosse, WI from River Hills, WI?
The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to River Hills, WI is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North La Crosse and River Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse and River Hills.
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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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.3 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road
2244 ft · 1 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn left onto North Spruce Road
1114 ft · 43 sec · North Spruce Road
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Turn left onto West Heather Lane
61 m · 7 sec · West Heather Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Heather Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North La Crosse and River Hills.
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
120 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving North La Crosse and Rain Showers near River Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North La Crosse to River Hills?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from North La Crosse and 108.7 miles from River Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 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 Rain Showers near River Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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 Dekorra.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and River Hills. Straight-line distance: 172.9 mi (278.26 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 River Hills
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 43.1741800, -87.9242500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Hills (-87.92425, 43.17418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
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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