Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
223 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Eagle River, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 223 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Silver Lake Road, East Wall Street, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.29 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
111.5 miles from Eagle River, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 223 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Silver Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stevens Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Davenport Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 47 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
Start on East Spruce Street
Turn right onto North Silver Lake Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Wall Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Take the exit right toward WI 17
Continue on State Highway 17
Continue on North Stevens Street
Turn slight right
Continue on North Stevens Street
Turn right onto West Davenport Street
Turn left onto State Highway 47
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
Continue on US 8
Turn left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto State Highway 34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
Turn left onto Victory Road
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
Continue on State Highway 54
Turn left onto County Highway G
Continue on State Highway 173
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
Continue on State Highway 173
Continue on State Highway 173
Turn right onto State Highway 21
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
Continue on State Highway 21
Take the exit straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Turn left onto Rose Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Eagle River, 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 Eagle River, WI
This is one driving day of about 223 miles and 3h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.5 mi from Eagle River, WI · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 111.5 miles from Eagle River, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North 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 North La Crosse, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.29 one way
$60.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
| premium | $4.15 | $36.44 | $72.87 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.51 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.22 | $14.27 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Eagle River on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
42°F
Bonduel, WI
112 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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