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Trip from Bonduel, WI to La Crosse, WI

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

193.4 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 21m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bonduel, WI, WI

Bonduel, WI

Mathias Reding

Downtown La Crosse, WI, WI

La Crosse, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Bonduel, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, East Follett Drive, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

96.7 miles from Bonduel, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 193.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and East Follett Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East Follett Drive. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CTH BE / East Green Bay Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CTH BE / East Green Bay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 117 / South Cecil Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 50.7 miles (Royalton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH BE / East Green Bay Street

Turn right onto CTH BE / East Green Bay Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 117 / South Cecil Street

Turn sharp left onto WI 117 / South Cecil Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Royalton Street

Enter roundabout onto Royalton Street toward CTH K

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward CTH K
6
147 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Take the exit toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 147 Toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
6
185.9 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

Towns Along This Route

Between Bonduel, WI and La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Cth K and Albert Lea.

Cth K

50.7 mi in | ~1h 16m | via Royalton Street

Albert Lea

147 mi in | ~3h 36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 38.1 mi 40m
East Follett Drive 28.9 mi 40m
State Highway 22 24.5 mi 36m
State Highway 21 23.4 mi 32m
WI 54 17.6 mi 25m
State Highway 47 17 mi 25m
East 3rd Street 10.9 mi 15m
State Highway 22/54/110 6.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 38.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonduel, WI and La Crosse, WI.

1

Start on Church Street

294 ft · 15 sec · Church Street
2

Turn right onto CTH BE

323 ft · 18 sec · East Green Bay Street
3

Turn sharp left onto WI 117

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Cecil Street
4

Continue on WI 47

17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47
5

Continue on WI 47

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Main Street
6

Turn right onto WI 54

0.5 mi · 43 sec · West State Street
7

Continue on WI 54

5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54
8

Continue on WI 54

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rexford Avenue
9

Continue on WI 54; WI 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
10

Continue on WI 54; CTH M

18 mi · 25 min · WI 54; CTH M
11

Continue on WI 22; WI 54; WI 110

6.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22/54/110
12

Enter roundabout onto Royalton Street

72 ft · 1 sec · Royalton Street
Toward CTH K
13

Continue on Royalton Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street
Toward CTH K
14

Continue on School Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · School Street
15

Turn slight left onto Lake Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Lake Street
16

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Main Street
17

Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
18

Continue on WI 22; CTH K

493 ft · 8 sec · WI 22; CTH K
19

Continue on WI 22; CTH K

0.2 mi · 21 sec · State Highway 22
20

Continue on WI 22; CTH K

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Western Avenue South
21

Continue on WI 22

24 mi · 35 min · State Highway 22
22

Turn right onto WI 21; WI 22; WI 73

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West Main Street
23

Turn left onto WI 21; WI 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
24

Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

0.1 mi · 39 sec · West Bird Avenue
25

Turn left onto WI 21

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 21
26

Continue on WI 21

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Wautoma Road
27

Continue on WI 21

29 mi · 40 min · East Follett Drive
28

Continue on WI 21

11 mi · 15 min · East 3rd Street
29

Continue on WI 21; CTH H

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
30

Continue on WI 21

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
31

Continue on WI 21

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Highway 21
Use the straight lane.
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
33

Merge onto I 94

2.8 mi · 2 min · I 94
34

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 51 sec
Exit 147 Toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
35

Merge onto I 90

38 mi · 40 min · I 90
36

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 5 Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
37

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

4.9 mi · 8 min · WI 16
38

Continue on Losey Boulevard North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
39

Turn right onto CTH F

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
40

Turn left onto 16th Street South

0.8 mi · 2 min · 16th Street South
41

Turn right onto Johnson Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Johnson Street
42

At end of road, turn right onto WI 35

326 ft · 11 sec · West Avenue South
43

Arrive at destination

WI 35

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.7 miles from Bonduel, WI, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 miles.

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 2h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.7 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bonduel, 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 Bonduel, WI

This is one driving day of about 193.4 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonduel, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.7 mi from Bonduel, WI · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

97 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Bonduel, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in La Crosse, WI

The final approach into 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 La Crosse, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 93.4
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.38 one way

$58.75 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $32.38 $64.77
premium $4.80 $36.51 $73.02
diesel $5.64 $42.97 $85.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Taphouse Twenty - Tesla Supercharger

Tomah, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Midwest Prairie Business Center - Tesla Supercharger

Onalaska, WI

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walmart 965 (Tomah, WI)

Tomah, WI

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Kwik Trip #1048

West Salem, WI

KWIK_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Dahl Ford

Onalaska, WI

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Kwik Trip #762

La Crosse, WI

KWIK_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Cranberry Mall

Tomah, WI

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Pischke Motors - West Salem

West Salem, WI

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 FLO: 2 Tesla: 2 KWIK_CHARGE: 2 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 1 ZEFNET: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58 0 $20.31 $9.28
Efficient EV 48.4 0 $16.92 $7.74
EV Truck/SUV 77.4 0 $27.08 $12.38

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bonduel, WI

Afternoon in Bonduel on Monday

Local time

1:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Crosse, WI

Afternoon in La Crosse on Monday

Local time

1:22 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

3 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

4h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bonduel, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, East Follett Drive, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.7 miles from Bonduel, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CTH BE / East Green Bay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 117 / South Cecil Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 50.7 miles (Royalton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Bonduel, WI and La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Cth K and Albert Lea.

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