How far is River Hills, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from River Hills, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Hills and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Hills and North La Crosse.
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Start on West Heather Lane
61 m · 9 sec · West Heather Lane
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Turn right onto North Spruce Road
1045 ft · 38 sec · North Spruce Road
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Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1416 ft · 35 sec · West Brown Deer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
2561 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.2 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
16.1 mi · 20 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
1291 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Hills and North La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving River Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Hills to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 River Hills and 108.6 miles from North La Crosse.
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 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around River Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Hills and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 172.9 mi (278.26 km).
#1 River Hills
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 43.1741800, -87.9242500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
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 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
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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