Origin
Black Wolf, WI
Evening in Black Wolf on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
152.2 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Wolf, WI
patrice schoefolt
North La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 152.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nekimi Avenue, County Road I, County Road N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.1 miles from Black Wolf, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 152.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nekimi Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nekimi Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-41_North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Appleton | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Park Ave | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Nekimi Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Country Club Road
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nekimi Avenue
3
Turn right onto County Road I
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road I
4
Turn left onto County Road N
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road N
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
6
Merge slight left onto Appleton
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton
7
Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
WI 44, WI 91
8
Turn slight left
354 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto South Park Ave
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Park Ave
10
Continue on State Highway 44/91
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 44/91
11
Continue on Ripon Rd
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Rd
12
Continue on State Highway 44
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 44
13
Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oshkosh Street
14
Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fond du Lac Street
15
Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 23 & 49
16
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 23
17
Continue on South Fulton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fulton Street
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn left
151 ft
·
3 sec
20
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 2nd Street
21
Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
22
Continue on East Montello Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Montello Street
23
Continue on West Montello Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Montello Street
24
Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Underwood Avenue
25
Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
26
Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 82
27
Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ormsby Street
28
Continue on State Highway 82
25 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 82
29
Keep slight right
279 ft
·
5 sec
30
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
31
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
34
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.1 miles from Black Wolf, WI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.1 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Black Wolf, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Black Wolf, WI
This is one driving day of about 152.2 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Black Wolf, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.1 mi from Black Wolf, WI · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Black Wolf, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North La Crosse, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.12 one way
$46.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.73 | $57.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.81 | $67.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.98 | $7.31 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.31 | $9.74 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Evening in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
6:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 152.2 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nekimi Avenue, County Road I, County Road N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Black Wolf, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.12 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Black Wolf, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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