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Trip from La Crosse, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

96.5 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown La Crosse, WI, WI

La Crosse, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Chippewa Falls, WI, WI

Chippewa Falls, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from La Crosse, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 93, US 53, State Highway 93 / 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on State Highway 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.66 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

48.2 miles from La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 96.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 93 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.2 miles on State Highway 93.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 93 and US 53. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Losey Boulevard North.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | Losey Boulevard North

Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

Navigation decision point

4
83.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
83.9 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
84.1 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
94.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate: Chippewa Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate:...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 93 36.2 mi 50m
US 53 20.6 mi 26m
State Highway 93 / 121 15.3 mi 20m
WI 157 12.7 mi 15m
WI 16 3.3 mi 6m
West River Street 1.9 mi 4m
Osseo Road 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: State Highway 93 — 36.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Chippewa Falls, WI.

1

Start on WI 35

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Avenue South
2

Turn right

350 ft · 12 sec
3

Turn straight onto CTH F

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
5

Continue on WI 16

3.3 mi · 6 min · WI 16
6

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 15 sec
7

Turn left onto WI 157

13 mi · 15 min · WI 157
8

Continue on US 53; WI 93

11 mi · 15 min · US 53; WI 93
9

Continue on WI 93

21 mi · 29 min · State Highway 93
10

Continue on WI 93

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Diagonal Street
11

Continue on WI 93

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Burrows Road
12

Continue on WI 93; CTH Q

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Washington Street
13

Continue on WI 93

1.5 mi · 2 min · Osseo Road
14

Continue on WI 93; WI 121

15 mi · 20 min · State Highway 93 / 121
15

Continue on WI 93

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Main Street South
16

Turn straight onto WI 93

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Lake Park Drive
17

Continue on WI 93

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
21

Merge onto US 53

9.7 mi · 10 min · US 53
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate: Chippewa Falls
23

Turn straight onto WI 29 Business

1.9 mi · 4 min · West River Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Enter roundabout onto North Bridge Street

181 ft · 6 sec · North Bridge Street
25

Continue on North Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
26

Arrive at destination

North Bridge Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chippewa 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 96.5 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from La Crosse, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 93 for about 36.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.2 mi from La Crosse, WI · 1h 9m into the drive

Downtown Saint Paul, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

48 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

Sparta, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chippewa Falls, WI

The final approach into Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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

$14.66 one way

$29.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
premium $4.80 $18.22 $36.43
diesel $5.64 $21.44 $42.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.13 $4.63
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86
EV Truck/SUV 38.6 0 $13.51 $6.18

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

La Crosse, WI

Afternoon in La Crosse on Sunday

Local time

3:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 to 21 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:53PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Chippewa Falls, WI

Afternoon in Chippewa Falls on Sunday

Local time

3:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 15 to 20 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:53PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 19m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from La Crosse, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI covers 96.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 93, US 53, State Highway 93 / 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 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 $14.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 83.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from La Crosse, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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