The drive from La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI covers 143.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 14, US Highway 63, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on US 14.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.49 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
71.8 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 143.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI covers 143.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 33 / Jackson Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 33 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / 4th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|WI 33 / Jackson Street
Turn left onto WI 33 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|US 14; US 61 / 4th Street South
Turn right onto US 14; US 61 / 4th Street South
Navigation decision point
6
11.4 mi into trip|~18m in|US 14; US 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61 toward US 14, US 61: Winona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14, US 61: Winona
5
28 mi into trip|~37m in|US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
131.4 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|WI 46 / State Highway 46
Enter roundabout onto WI 46 / State Highway 46 toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound along the way.
Wisconsin 46 Northbound
131.4 mi in|~3h 3m|via WI 46
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 14
31.8 mi
39m
US Highway 63
29.6 mi
42m
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi
29m
State Highway 46
11.4 mi
20m
State Highway 35
11.4 mi
16m
County Road D
7.1 mi
12m
Great River Road
6.7 mi
10m
3rd Street
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 14
— 31.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Amery, WI.
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Start on WI 35
40 ft·9 sec·West Avenue South
2
Turn left onto WI 33
0.6 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
3
Turn right onto US 14; US 61
0.5 mi·1 min·4th Street South
4
Turn left onto US 14; US 61; WI 16
1.4 mi·3 min·Cass Street
5
Continue on US 14; US 61; MN 16
1.7 mi·2 min·Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
6
Turn right onto US 14; US 61
7.2 mi·8 min·US 14; US 61
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
1.5 mi·1 min·US 14; US 61
Toward US 14, US 61: Winona
8
Continue on US 14; US 61
1.7 mi·1 min·US 14; US 61
9
Continue on US 14; US 61
13 mi·15 min·US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 14; US 61
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
143 ft·2 sec·US 14;US 61
12
Continue on US 14; US 61
2.6 mi·3 min·US 14;US 61
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 14; US 61
5.3 mi·7 min·US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
0.5 mi·37 sec·Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
15
Continue on US 61
25 mi·29 min·Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
0.8 mi·1 min·Pembroke Avenue South
Toward MN 60 East: Wabasha
17
Turn left onto MN 60
0.1 mi·10 sec·4th Grant Boulevard West
18
Turn slight right onto MN 60
0.4 mi·39 sec·MN 60
19
Continue on WI 25
0.2 mi·20 sec·Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
20
Continue on WI 25
0.4 mi·36 sec·State Highway 25
21
Continue on WI 25
2.0 mi·2 min·State Road 25
22
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
23
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
0.6 mi·54 sec·State Road 25-35
24
Continue on WI 35
2.9 mi·4 min·State Road 35
25
Continue on WI 35
3.2 mi·4 min·3rd Street
26
Continue on WI 35
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 35
27
Continue on WI 35
6.7 mi·10 min·Great River Road
28
Turn right onto CTH D
7.1 mi·12 min·County Road D
29
Turn left onto US 10
1.4 mi·1 min·US Highway 10
30
Turn right onto CTH DD
2.0 mi·3 min·County Road DD
31
At end of road, turn right onto US 63
30 mi·42 min·US Highway 63
32
Enter roundabout onto WI 46
148 ft·8 sec·State Highway 46
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
33
Continue on WI 46
3.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 46
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
34
Continue on WI 46
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
35
Continue on WI 46
8.2 mi·14 min·State Highway 46
36
Arrive at destination
3 ft·WI 46; CTH F
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 71.8 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 33m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amery, 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 143.5 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
The longest stretch is on US 14 for about 31.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.8 mi from La Crosse, WI
· 1h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.49 one way
$38.98 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$21.75
$43.50
premium
$4.15
$23.45
$46.89
diesel
$3.75
$21.19
$42.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.1
0
$15.07
$6.89
Efficient EV
35.9
0
$12.56
$5.74
EV Truck/SUV
57.4
0
$20.09
$9.18
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
La Crosse, WI
Morning
in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Amery, WI
Morning
in Amery on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lima, WI
72 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
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
3h 25m 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 Amery, WI covers 143.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 14, US Highway 63, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.8 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 $19.49 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 33 / Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / 4th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound along the way.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
