Origin
La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in La Crosse on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Morgan, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
211.3 mi
340 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
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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Morgan, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Morgan, WI covers 211.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Losey Boulevard North, WI 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.03 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
105.7 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 211.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m 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 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 211.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m 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 La Crosse, WI to Morgan, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Losey Boulevard North | — | — |
| WI 80 | — | — |
| East Bridge Street | — | — |
| Highway 80 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Morgan, WI.
1
Start on West Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue South
2
Turn right
351 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
5
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
59 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
9
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn left onto East Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Bridge Street
11
Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 80
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 80
13
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
15
Continue on State Highway 21
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
16
Continue on Wautoma Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wautoma Road
17
Continue on State Highway 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
18
Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cambridge Street
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto State Highway 22
24 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 22
21
Continue on Western Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Western Avenue South
22
Continue on State Highway 22
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 22
23
Continue on Lakeside Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Parkway
24
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lake Street
26
Turn straight onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
School Street
27
Continue on Royalton Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Royalton Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
WI 22 North, WI 54 East
29
Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
WI 22 North, WI 54 East
30
Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22/54
31
Continue on State Highway 54
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 54
32
Continue on West Fairview Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Fairview Drive
33
Continue on East Fairview Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairview Drive
34
Continue on State Highway 54
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 54
35
Continue on Rexford Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rexford Avenue
36
Continue on State Highway 54
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
37
Continue on West State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
38
Continue on State Highway 54
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
39
Turn left onto State Highway 54
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 54
40
At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
41
Continue on State Highway 55
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 55
42
Continue on State Highway 55
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 55
43
Continue on State Highway 160
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 160
44
Continue on West Pulaski Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Pulaski Street
45
Turn left onto North Saint Augustine Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Saint Augustine Street
46
Continue on State Highway 32
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 32
47
Turn right onto County Highway E
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway E
48
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 105.7 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 2h 26m 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 46 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.7 miles or 2h 26m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan, 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 211.3 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 105.7 mi from La Crosse, WI · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.7 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgan, WI
The final approach into Morgan, 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 Morgan, 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
$33.03 one way
$66.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.66 | $81.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Morgan, WI
Afternoon in Morgan on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 53m 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 La Crosse, WI to Morgan, WI covers 211.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Losey Boulevard North, WI 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.7 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 $33.03 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 53m 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 La Crosse, WI to Morgan, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from La Crosse, WI to Morgan, 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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