Origin
Clintonville, WI
Morning in Clintonville on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
176.1 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
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6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clintonville, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Highway 45, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.75 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
88.1 miles from Clintonville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 176.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 3h 13m 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 Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 110 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 161 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clintonville, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on 8th Place
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
8th Place
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US Highway 45
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 45
4
Turn right
427 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto State Highway 22
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 22
6
Turn right onto State Highway 110
230 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 110
7
Turn left onto State Highway 161
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 161
8
Continue on East State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
9
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mill Street
11
Continue on State Highway 161
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 161
12
Continue on Loberg Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Loberg Road
13
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto US Highway 10
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 10
15
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
17
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
19
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
3 sec
20
Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
28 mi
·
39 min
·
West Follett Drive
21
Continue on East 3rd Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 3rd Street
22
Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 21
23
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
24
Continue on State Highway 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
25
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
26
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
28
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
30
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
31
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
32
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
34
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
36
Arrive at your destination
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 88.1 miles from Clintonville, WI, or about 1h 36m 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 88.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 38m
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 Clintonville, 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 Clintonville, WI
This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clintonville, 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 88.1 mi from Clintonville, WI · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 88.1 miles from Clintonville, 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
$26.75 one way
$53.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.49 | $58.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.24 | $66.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.12 | $78.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
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
4 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
3h 13m 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 Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highway 45, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from Clintonville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.75 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 3h 13m 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 Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clintonville, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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