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

The driving distance from North La Crosse, WI to Worcester, WI is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
167.16 mi
04h 11m
Flight
130.16 mi
209.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.16 mi
Kilometers
209.48 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.16 mi
Kilometers
269.02 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North La Crosse
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Neillsville
WI

City in Clark County in the U.

From North La Crosse
83.5 mi
02h 05m
To Worcester
83.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Black River Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  10. 10

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1007 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hewett Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Black River Road

    3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 73

    12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    1469 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 29

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 29

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue

    2019 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hiline Avenue

    1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  32. 32

    Continue on South 8th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North 8th Street

    42 m · 4 sec · North 8th Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on North 8th Street

    2022 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 8th Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North 8th Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    1609 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 13

    27.7 mi · 38 min · State Highway 13

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    1368 ft · 53 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto County Highway A

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway A

  41. 41

    Turn right onto County Road K

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road K

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Bennett Road

    105 m · 15 sec · Bennett Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bennett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
39.4 mi · 24%
State Highway 73
27.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 15%
Rose Street
23 mi · 14%
State Highway 29
12.2 mi · 7%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Continue on State Highway 13

27.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
02h 05m from North La Crosse
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from North La Crosse and 83.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Neillsville

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

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

BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

47 mi away
1210 North Division St.
BUS

Stanley, WI

51 mi away
604 South Broadway Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

61 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

64 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North La Crosse and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 130.16 mi (209.48 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
Worcester

#2 Worcester

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates45.6035700, -90.2921000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Start: North La Crosse (-91.24819, 43.84635)
End: Worcester (-90.2921, 45.60357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 Worcester. The current time is 02:11:50.

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.