Origin
Florence, WI
Morning in Florence on Monday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
266.5 mi
429 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 266.5 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Highway 70, Highway 139 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.48 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
133.3 miles from Florence, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 266.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 139 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pine Street | 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.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Quinnesec Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
Quinnesec Street
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto State Highway 70/101
21 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 70/101
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 139
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 139
5
Turn left onto State Highway 70
29 mi
·
39 min
·
State Highway 70
6
Continue on East Pine Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pine Street
7
Continue on State Highway 17
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 17
8
Continue on State Highway 17
18 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 17
9
Continue on North Stevens Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stevens Street
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
11
Continue on North Stevens Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stevens Street
12
Turn right onto West Davenport Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Davenport Street
13
Turn left onto State Highway 47
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Highway 47
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8
26 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 8
15
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 8
16
Continue on US 8
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 8
17
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
18
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
53 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
20
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
21
Keep slight right
200 ft
·
7 sec
22
Turn straight onto State Highway 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 34
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 34
24
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 34
25
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
26
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 10
27
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
28
Turn left onto Victory Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Victory Road
29
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
31
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue South
32
Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wisconsin River Drive
33
Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Letendre Avenue
34
Continue on State Highway 54
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 54
35
Turn left onto County Highway G
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G
36
Continue on State Highway 173
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 173
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 80
38
Continue on State Highway 173
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 173
39
Continue on State Highway 173
24 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 173
40
Turn right onto State Highway 21
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 21
41
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
42
Continue on State Highway 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
43
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
44
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
45
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
46
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
43 min
47
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
48
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
49
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 133.3 miles from Florence, WI, or about 2h 25m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 25m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, WI
This is one driving day of about 266.5 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, 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 133.3 mi from Florence, WI · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 133.3 miles from Florence, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North La Crosse, WI
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.48 one way
$80.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.62 | $89.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $50.31 | $100.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.21 | $118.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80 | 0 | $27.98 | $12.79 |
| Efficient EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.31 | $17.06 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Monday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
42°F
Big Flats, WI
133 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
28 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 50m 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 Florence, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 266.5 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Highway 70, Highway 139. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.3 miles from Florence, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.48 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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