Origin
La Crosse, WI
Evening in La Crosse on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Spring Valley, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
218 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m
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 La Crosse, WI to Spring Valley, WI covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.08 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
109 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 218 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m 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 Spring Valley, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Losey Boulevard North | — | — |
| WI 33 | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| County Road A | — | — |
| County Road C | — | — |
| US 151 South | — | — |
| US 151 North | — | — |
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 Spring Valley, 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
100 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
9
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight
33 mi
·
49 min
11
Turn right onto East State Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East State Street
12
Continue on County Road A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Road A
13
Turn left onto County Road C
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road C
14
Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 151 South: Sun Prairie
15
Merge slight left
135 ft
·
2 sec
16
Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
328 ft
·
17 sec
·
US 151 North: Fond du Lac
17
Turn left
26 mi
·
31 min
18
Turn right onto Rienzi Road
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rienzi Road
19
Turn left onto County Road K
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road K
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
22
Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Street
23
Continue on State Highway 23
28 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 23
24
Take the exit slight right toward WI 32: Howards Grove, Sheboygan Falls
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
WI 32: Howards Grove, Sheboygan Falls
25
Turn left
6.7 mi
·
11 min
26
Continue on State Highway 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
27
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pioneer Road
28
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 109 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 2h 18m 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 48 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 218 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 109 mi from La Crosse, WI · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, WI
The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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
$34.08 one way
$68.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.89 | $10.46 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.52 | $13.95 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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
Spring Valley, WI
Evening in Spring Valley on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
25 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 36m 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 Spring Valley, WI covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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 33. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 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 $34.08 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 36m 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 Spring Valley, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from La Crosse, WI to Spring Valley, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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