Trip from La Crosse, WI to LeRoy, WI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

164.5 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 15m ★

6 AM

3h 27m

8 AM

3h 51m

10 AM

3h 35m

12 PM

3h 33m

3 PM

3h 37m

5 PM

3h 50m

8 PM

3h 20m

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

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city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

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LeRoy, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Crosse, WI to LeRoy, WI covers 164.5 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, WI 33, State Highway 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.6 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.72 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

82.2 miles from La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 164.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 26m highway drive covering 164.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and WI 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.6 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WI 33. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 90.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

7.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

106.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

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

Exit 106 Toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

106.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

146.9 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

153 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

Take the exit toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville

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

Toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between La Crosse, WI and LeRoy, WI, road signs point toward Baraboo and Brownsville.

Baraboo

106.7 mi in | ~2h 1m

Brownsville

153 mi in | ~3h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	99.6 mi	1h 46m
WI 33	33.4 mi	49m
State Highway 49	8.2 mi	12m
US 151	6.1 mi	7m
County Road C	6 mi	8m
WI 16	4.5 mi	8m
County Road YY	3 mi	5m
Main Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 99.6 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WI 35

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Avenue South

Turn right

350 ft · 12 sec

Turn straight onto CTH F

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

Continue on WI 16

4.5 mi · 8 min · WI 16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 90

100 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 90

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 106 Toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

Keep slight right at fork

175 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto WI 33

33 mi · 49 min · WI 33

Turn right onto CTH A; CTH C

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East State Street

Continue on CTH A; CTH C

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road A

Turn left onto CTH C

6.0 mi · 8 min · County Road C

Take the ramp

99 ft · 4 sec

Toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie

Merge onto US 151

136 ft · 1 sec · US 151

Take the exit

329 ft · 17 sec

Toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

Turn left onto US 151

6.1 mi · 6 min · US 151

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville

Keep slight right at fork

108 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto WI 49

8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 49

Turn right onto CTH YY

3.0 mi · 5 min · County Road YY

Continue on CTH Y

129 ft · 2 sec · County Road Y

Arrive at destination

CTH Y

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 82.2 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 36 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 LeRoy, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 164.5 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 I 90 for about 99.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.2 mi from La Crosse, WI · 1h 35m into the drive

reservoir on the Wisconsin River in Sauk and Columbia counties in Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Wisconsin, WI

82 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

Angelo, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Wisconsin, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.

Arriving in LeRoy, WI

The final approach into LeRoy, 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 LeRoy, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 79.4

Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River

Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.72 one way

$51.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$28.24	$56.47
premium	$4.89	$31.66	$63.31
diesel	$5.61	$36.32	$72.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.4	$17.27	$7.90
Efficient EV	41.1	$14.39	$6.58
EV Truck/SUV	65.8	$23.03	$10.53

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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

Night in La Crosse on Thursday

Local time

9:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

LeRoy, WI

Night in LeRoy on Thursday

Local time

9:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

14 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 26m 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 LeRoy, WI covers 164.5 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, WI 33, State Highway 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.2 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 $25.72 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.