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1h 14m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Black River Falls, WI
Tom Fisk
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Black River Falls, WI covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 108, State Highway 54, WI 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on State Highway 108. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.09 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 46.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 108 and State Highway 54. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on State Highway 108.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
209 ft
Highest Point
845 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
177 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 108 and State Highway 54. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Black River Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 14m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 108 | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 54 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| WI 16 | 11 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Melrose Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Black River Falls, WI.
Start on WI 35
Turn right
Turn straight onto CTH F
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
Continue on WI 16
Turn left onto WI 108; CTH C
Continue on WI 108
Continue on WI 108
Continue on WI 54
Continue on WI 54
Continue on WI 54
Continue on WI 54
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 46.7 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black River Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving La Crosse, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 46.7 miles and 1h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from La Crosse, WI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 46.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Black River 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 Black River Falls, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.09 one way
$14.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Black River Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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