Origin
Cashton, WI
Afternoon in Cashton on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cashton, WI
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La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 28.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Street, Front Street, Highway 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 28.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 39m 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 Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Highway 33 | — | — |
| Adams Street | — | — |
| West Avenue South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cashton, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South Street
174 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn left onto Front Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Front Street
4
Continue on State Highway 33
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 33
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 33
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
27 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 33
7
Turn slight left onto Adams Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Adams Street
8
Turn right onto West Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Avenue South
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in La Crosse on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
39m 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 Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 28.4 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Street, Front Street, Highway 33. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Cashton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.44 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.
The drive from Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 39m 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 Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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