Origin
La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in La Crosse on Thursday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
142.3 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
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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Little Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI covers 142.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Street, 4th Street South, Cass Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.25 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
71.2 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 142.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 142.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 26m 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 La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| 4th Street South | — | — |
| Cass Street | — | — |
| Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway | — | — |
| US 14 | — | — |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail | — | — |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | — | — |
| Pembroke Avenue South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jackson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Little Falls, WI.
1
Start on West Avenue South
39 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Avenue South
2
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Street South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street South
4
Turn left onto Cass Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cass Street
5
Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
6
Turn right
7.2 mi
·
8 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 14, US 61: Winona
8
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
13 mi
·
15 min
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 14;US 61
12
Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 14;US 61
13
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
7 min
14
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
15
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
16
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Avenue South
17
Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
4th Grant Boulevard West
18
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
19
Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
20
Continue on State Highway 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 25
21
Continue on State Road 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 25
22
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on State Road 25-35
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Road 25-35
24
Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 35
25
Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Street
26
Continue on State Highway 35
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 35
27
Continue on Great River Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Great River Road
28
Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road D
29
Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 10
30
Turn right onto County Road DD
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road DD
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
30 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 63
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 46
33
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 46
34
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on State Highway 46
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 46
36
Turn left onto 110th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
110th Street
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto 40th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Avenue
38
Continue on 115th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
115th Street
39
Turn left onto County Highway C
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Highway C
40
Continue on 45th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
45th Avenue
41
Turn right onto County Highway P
292 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Highway P
42
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
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 71.2 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 43m 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 31 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, WI
This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from La Crosse, 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 71.2 mi from La Crosse, WI · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Falls, WI
The final approach into Little Falls, 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 Little Falls, 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
$22.25 one way
$44.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.43 | $48.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.45 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Little Falls, WI
Afternoon in Little Falls on Thursday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lima, WI
71 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
2 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 26m 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 La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI covers 142.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Street, 4th Street South, Cass Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from La Crosse, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.25 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 La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 26m 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 La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from La Crosse, WI to Little Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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