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

The driving distance from Worcester, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
166.59 mi
03h 09m
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
166.59 mi
Kilometers
268.1 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive North La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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 Worcester
83.6 mi
01h 34m
To North La Crosse
83 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bennett Road

    105 m · 17 sec · Bennett Road

  2. 2

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

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road K

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway A

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway A

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1019 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 13

    27.7 mi · 38 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1587 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Street

  8. 8

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

    43 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North 8th Street

    2020 ft · 58 sec · North 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North 8th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  12. 12

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hiline Avenue

    961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville

    1265 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 73

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 73

    12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73

  21. 21

    Continue on Black River Road

    3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hewett Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  30. 30

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1138 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road

    1003 ft · 32 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  35. 35

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  36. 36

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

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  38. 38

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1291 ft · 37 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Rose Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
39.5 mi · 24%
State Highway 73
27 mi · 16%
State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 15%
South Black River Street
22.4 mi · 13%
WI 29 West
12.6 mi · 8%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Turn straight onto 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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neillsville
01h 34m from Worcester
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worcester and Sunny near North La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 83.6 miles from Worcester and 83 miles from North La Crosse.

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 36.4 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Worcester and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 130.16 mi (209.48 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates45.6035700, -90.2921000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
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#2 North La Crosse

A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population50,470
Coordinates43.8463500, -91.2481900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennett Road (-90.292158, 45.603267)
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 Worcester and North La Crosse. The current time is 21:35:00.

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.