Origin
Black River Falls, WI
Morning in Black River Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black River Falls, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black River Falls, WI
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North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Black River Falls, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 108, State Highway 54, WI 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on State Highway 108. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 44.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 108 and State Highway 54. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on State Highway 108.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 108 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 108 and State Highway 54. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 54 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 54 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 54 / Main Street
Turn left onto WI 54 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 54 / South 10th Street
Turn left onto WI 54 / South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
3
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
I 90; US 53
Take the exit onto I 90; US 53 toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 108 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 54 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| WI 16 | 6 mi | 8m |
| I 90 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Rose Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Melrose Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 108
— 16.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black River Falls, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto WI 54
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto WI 54
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South 10th Street
5
Turn right onto WI 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Melrose Street
6
Continue on WI 54
14 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 54
7
Continue on WI 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
8
Turn straight onto WI 108
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sparta Street
9
Continue on WI 108
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 108
10
Continue on WI 108
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 108
11
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn straight onto WI 16; CTH C
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 16; CTH C
13
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 90
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90
15
Take the exit onto I 90; US 53
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 90; US 53
Exit 3
Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
16
Turn left onto US 53; WI 35
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 53; CTH B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Black River Falls, WI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Black River Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North La Crosse, WI
The final approach into North La Crosse, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black River Falls, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 108, State Highway 54, WI 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Black River Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 54 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 54 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Black River Falls, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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