Trip from Cedarburg, WI to La Crosse, WI

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 4m ★

6 AM

4h 18m

8 AM

4h 44m

10 AM

4h 27m

12 PM

4h 24m

3 PM

4h 28m

5 PM

4h 43m

8 PM

4h 10m

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

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city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Cedarburg, WI

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La Crosse, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedarburg, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, State Highway 16, State Highway 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.30 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

100.1 miles from Cedarburg, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 200.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Highway 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.3 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 48 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 99.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 200.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

14.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond...

14.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

22.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72 Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

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

Exit 118 Toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

153.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cedarburg, WI and La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth W: Allenton, Bend and Portage.

Fond Du Lac

14.3 mi in | ~25m

Appleton

14.7 mi in | ~26m | via I 41; US 41

Cth W: Allenton

22.2 mi in | ~34m

Bend

22.2 mi in | ~34m

Portage

61.7 mi in | ~1h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	99.3 mi	1h 46m
State Highway 16	22.7 mi	31m
State Highway 33	21.2 mi	30m
US 151	13.4 mi	15m
I 41	7.5 mi	8m
State Highway 60	6.4 mi	11m
WI 60	5.9 mi	8m
WI 16	4.9 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 99.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Washington Avenue

2.0 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

Turn left onto WI 60

1.9 mi · 2 min · WI 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

145 ft · 2 sec · WI 60

Continue on WI 60

3.9 mi · 5 min · WI 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

110 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 60

Continue on WI 60

3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

124 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 60

Continue on WI 60

427 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

96 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 60

Continue on WI 60

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

104 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 60

Continue on WI 60

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto State Highway 60

128 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 60

Continue on State Highway 60

0.4 mi · 37 sec · State Highway 60

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac

Merge onto I 41; US 41

7.5 mi · 8 min · I 41; US 41

Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 72 Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto WI 33; CTH W

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on WI 33

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

Enter roundabout onto WI 33

119 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 33

Continue on WI 33

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33

Continue on Lake Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lake Street

Turn left onto WI 33

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Vine Street

Continue on WI 33

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Barstow Street

Continue on WI 33

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Washington Street

Continue on WI 33

8.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

Continue on WI 33

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Park Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto US 151

13 mi · 15 min · US 151

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 118 Toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

Keep slight right at fork

238 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto WI 16; WI 60

0.2 mi · 20 sec · James Street

Continue on WI 16

23 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

Turn straight onto US 51; WI 16

2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

Continue on US 51; WI 16

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wisconsin Street

Turn left onto WI 33

3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto I 90; I 94

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 90; I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

39 mi · 41 min · I 90

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 5 Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

4.9 mi · 8 min · WI 16

Continue on Losey Boulevard North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

Turn right onto CTH F

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto 16th Street South

0.8 mi · 2 min · 16th Street South

Turn right onto Johnson Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Johnson Street

At end of road, turn right onto WI 35

326 ft · 11 sec · West Avenue South

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 100.1 miles from Cedarburg, WI, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.1 miles or 2h 22m 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 30m

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 Cedarburg, 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 Cedarburg, WI

This is one driving day of about 200.2 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedarburg, 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 99.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.1 mi from Cedarburg, WI · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

100 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 100.1 miles from Cedarburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.3 miles.

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

$31.30 one way

$62.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.37	$68.73
premium	$4.89	$38.53	$77.05
diesel	$5.61	$44.20	$88.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.1	0	$21.02	$9.61
Efficient EV	50.1	0	$17.52	$8.01
EV Truck/SUV	80.1	1	$28.03	$12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Cedarburg, WI

Night in Cedarburg on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Crosse, WI

Night in La Crosse on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 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

7 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 17m 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 Cedarburg, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 200.2 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, State Highway 16, State Highway 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.1 miles from Cedarburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.30 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.

Between Cedarburg, WI and La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth W: Allenton, Bend and Portage.

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