Origin
Keshena, WI
Morning in Keshena on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
198.3 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 47, Ben Warrington Road, Highway 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.00 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
99.1 miles from Keshena, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 198.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 198.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 47 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 47 | — | — |
| Ben Warrington Road | — | — |
| Highway 55 | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Green Bay Street | — | — |
| County Road MMM | — | — |
| Highway 29 | — | — |
| Willow Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 47
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keshena, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on County Road VV
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road VV
2
Turn left onto State Highway 47
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 47
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 47
4
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 47
5
Continue on Ben Warrington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ben Warrington Road
6
Continue on State Highway 55
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 55
7
Continue on State Highway 47
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 47
8
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Turn right onto West Green Bay Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Green Bay Street
10
Continue on County Road MMM
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road MMM
11
Turn right onto State Highway 29
30 mi
·
34 min
·
State Highway 29
12
Take the exit slight left
387 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn slight left onto Willow Drive
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willow Drive
14
Continue on State Highway 49
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 49
15
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
16
Continue on State Highway 49
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 49
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Avenue East
18
Continue on State Highway 66
15 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 66
19
Continue on Stanley Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Stanley Street
20
Turn left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
34 mi
·
36 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
23
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
3 sec
24
Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
28 mi
·
39 min
·
West Follett Drive
25
Continue on East 3rd Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 3rd Street
26
Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 21
27
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
28
Continue on State Highway 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
29
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
30
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
31
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
32
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
34
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
35
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
36
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
37
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
38
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
39
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
40
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 99.1 miles from Keshena, WI, or about 1h 47m 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 44 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
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 Keshena, 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 Keshena, WI
This is one driving day of about 198.3 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Keshena, 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 99.1 mi from Keshena, WI · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Keshena, 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
$31.00 one way
$62.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.04 | $68.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.16 | $76.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
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: 69.4 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 | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.76 | $12.69 |
Gas CO2
69 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.
Destination
La Crosse, WI
Morning in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Adams, WI
99 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
26 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
3h 34m 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 Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 47, Ben Warrington Road, Highway 55. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Keshena, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.00 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 Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 3h 34m 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 Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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