Origin
Cadott, WI
Morning in Cadott on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
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Current temp
64°F
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Trip from Cadott, WI to 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
2h 29m
Distance
98.8 mi
159 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cadott, WI
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La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
Cadott, WI to La Crosse, WI is 98.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m via US Highway 53, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward journey through Wisconsin. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points. With a duration of under 2.5 hours, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll find the practicalities of this route make it easy to plan for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration of your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Cadott, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive sees 78% of its mileage on major roads. Expect stretches of efficient travel, particularly the longest continuous segment of 34.9 miles on US Highway 53. While the majority of the trip is on well-maintained highways like US Highway 53 and State Highway 27, the character is one of steady progress rather than winding backroads. You'll experience a consistent driving rhythm for most of the journey, with limited need to navigate complex intersections or slower local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 53 and State Highway 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CTH X / East Chippewa 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 2h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CTH X / East Chippewa Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 53 / Ervin Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH X / East Chippewa Street
Turn left onto CTH X / East Chippewa Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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US 10 / US Highway 10
At end of road, turn right onto US 10 / US Highway 10
Navigation decision point
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
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US 53 / Ervin Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 53 / Ervin Street
Navigation decision point
4
96.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
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CTH F / Main Street
Turn right onto CTH F / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
98.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
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WI 35 / West Avenue South
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 53 | 34.9 mi | 49m |
| State Highway 27 | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| US 53 | 17.8 mi | 22m |
| Ekern Street | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| County Highway R | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| WI 16 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 10th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Lincoln Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 53
— 34.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cadott, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto CTH X
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Chippewa Street
3
Turn right onto WI 27
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 27
4
Turn right onto US 12; CTH G
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Street
5
Continue on US 12; WI 27
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 12; WI 27
6
Turn left onto CTH R
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway R
7
Continue on CTH R
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road R
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 10
9
Continue on US 10
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
10th Street
10
Turn left onto US 53
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harmony Street
11
Continue on US 53
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 53
12
Continue on US 53
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Ekern Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ervin Street
14
Continue on US 53
24 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 53
15
Turn left onto US 53; WI 93; WI 54
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 53; WI 93; WI 54
16
Turn straight onto WI 157
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 157
17
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
18
Turn straight onto WI 16
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 16
19
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
20
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
22
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35
326 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
24
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2.5 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aim to leave Cadott in the morning to maximize your time in La Crosse. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before you depart, as there are no designated stops mentioned, and the longest stretch without a potential turn-off is 34.9 miles. This route is straightforward, so focus on enjoying the drive without the pressure of extensive planning.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Cadott, WI, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 1h 16m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cadott, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Cadott, WI
This is one driving day of about 98.8 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cadott, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 53 for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.4 mi from Cadott, WI · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Cadott, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.45 one way
$30.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.01 | $38.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
La Crosse, WI
Morning in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Blair, WI
49 mi in
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
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
2h 29m 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 Cadott, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 98.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 53, State Highway 27, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 miles from Cadott, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.45 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 2h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CTH X / East Chippewa Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 53 / Ervin Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cadott, WI to 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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