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Trip from Green Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 42m

Distance

203.8 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 30m ★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m

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

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Downtown Green Valley, WI, WI

Green Valley, WI

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city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

North La Crosse, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Green Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, East Follett Drive, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.86 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

101.9 miles from Green Valley, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 203.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and East Follett Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.3 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 42 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 41.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East Follett Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near WI 160 / West Pulaski Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (WI 160 / West Pulaski Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.8 miles (Royalton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 92.4 miles (WI 21; WI 22 / South Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
9.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | WI 160 / West Pulaski Street

Turn right onto WI 160 / West Pulaski Street

Navigation decision point

5
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | Royalton Street

Enter roundabout onto Royalton Street toward CTH K

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward CTH K
4
92.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | WI 21; WI 22 / South Cambridge Street

Turn left onto WI 21; WI 22 / South Cambridge Street

Navigation decision point

6
160.2 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

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

Exit 147 Toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
6
202 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in | I 90; US 53

Take the exit onto I 90; US 53 toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

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

Exit 3 Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Green Valley, WI and North La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Cth K and Albert Lea.

Cth K

63.8 mi in | ~1h 34m | via Royalton Street

Albert Lea

160.2 mi in | ~3h 54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 41.3 mi 44m
East Follett Drive 28.9 mi 40m
State Highway 22 24.5 mi 36m
State Highway 21 23.4 mi 32m
WI 54 17.6 mi 25m
State Highway 54 11.3 mi 16m
East 3rd Street 10.9 mi 15m
State Highway 55 10.4 mi 14m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 41.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, WI and North La Crosse, WI.

1

Start on CTH E

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road E
2

Turn right onto WI 32

8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
3

Continue on WI 32

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Saint Augustine Street
4

Turn right onto WI 160

0.5 mi · 44 sec · West Pulaski Street
5

Continue on WI 160

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160
6

Continue on WI 55

0.2 mi · 22 sec · State Highway 55
7

Continue on WI 55; CTH C

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 55
8

Continue on WI 55

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
9

Turn right onto WI 54

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54
10

Continue on WI 54

1.1 mi · 1 min · East State Street
11

Continue on WI 54

5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54
12

Continue on WI 54

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rexford Avenue
13

Continue on WI 54; WI 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
14

Continue on WI 54; CTH M

18 mi · 25 min · WI 54; CTH M
15

Continue on WI 22; WI 54; WI 110

6.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22/54/110
16

Enter roundabout onto Royalton Street

72 ft · 1 sec · Royalton Street
Toward CTH K
17

Continue on Royalton Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street
Toward CTH K
18

Continue on School Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · School Street
19

Turn slight left onto Lake Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Lake Street
20

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Main Street
21

Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
22

Continue on WI 22; CTH K

493 ft · 8 sec · WI 22; CTH K
23

Continue on WI 22; CTH K

0.2 mi · 21 sec · State Highway 22
24

Continue on WI 22; CTH K

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Western Avenue South
25

Continue on WI 22

24 mi · 35 min · State Highway 22
26

Turn right onto WI 21; WI 22; WI 73

0.1 mi · 32 sec · West Main Street
27

Turn left onto WI 21; WI 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
28

Turn right onto West Bird Avenue

0.1 mi · 39 sec · West Bird Avenue
29

Turn left onto WI 21

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 21
30

Continue on WI 21

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Wautoma Road
31

Continue on WI 21

29 mi · 40 min · East Follett Drive
32

Continue on WI 21

11 mi · 15 min · East 3rd Street
33

Continue on WI 21; CTH H

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
34

Continue on WI 21

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
35

Continue on WI 21

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Highway 21
Use the straight lane.
36

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
37

Merge onto I 94

2.8 mi · 2 min · I 94
38

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 51 sec
Exit 147 Toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
39

Merge onto I 90

41 mi · 43 min · I 90
40

Take the exit onto I 90; US 53

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 90; US 53
Exit 3 Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
41

Turn left onto US 53; WI 35

1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street
42

Arrive at destination

US 53; CTH B

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 101.9 miles from Green Valley, WI, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.9 miles or 2h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 1m

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 Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, WI

This is one driving day of about 203.8 miles and 4h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Green Valley, 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 41.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.9 mi from Green Valley, WI · 2h 31m into the drive

Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

102 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 101.9 miles from Green Valley, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 112.4
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.86 one way

$63.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.98 $69.97
premium $4.89 $39.22 $78.44
diesel $5.61 $45.00 $89.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.1 0 $21.40 $9.78
Efficient EV 51 0 $17.83 $8.15
EV Truck/SUV 81.5 1 $28.53 $13.04

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Green Valley, WI

Night in Green Valley on Tuesday

Local time

10:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North La Crosse, WI

Night in North La Crosse on Tuesday

Local time

10:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 6 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:57PM CDT until April 14 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:56PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 42m 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 Green Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, East Follett Drive, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.9 miles from Green Valley, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.86 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 42m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (WI 160 / West Pulaski Street): Navigation decision point; at 63.8 miles (Royalton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 92.4 miles (WI 21; WI 22 / South Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Green Valley, WI and North La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Cth K and Albert Lea.

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