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Trip from La Crosse, WI to Maple Bluff, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

139.4 mi

224 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

La Crosse, WI

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Downtown Maple Bluff, WI, WI

Maple Bluff, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Crosse, WI to Maple Bluff, WI covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 16, County Highway CV for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.79 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

69.7 miles from La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 139.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 139.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and WI 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.5 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 22 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 125.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WI 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Losey Boulevard North.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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

5
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.
8
132.6 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward US-51: Madison, De Forest

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 132 Toward US-51: Madison, De Forest
5
133 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US-51 SOUTH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US-51 SOUTH
5
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | Sheridan Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 125.5 mi 2h 14m
WI 16 4.5 mi 8m
County Highway CV 2.5 mi 4m
Packers Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
West Avenue South 0.7 mi 2m
Farwell Drive 0.6 mi 2m
Losey Boulevard North 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 125.5 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Maple Bluff, 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

4.5 mi · 8 min · WI 16
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge onto I 90

126 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 90
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 132 Toward US-51: Madison, De Forest Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US-51 SOUTH
10

Turn straight onto US 51; CTH CV

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US Highway 51
11

Turn right onto CTH CV

2.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway CV
12

Continue on CTH CV

1.3 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue
13

Turn right onto Darwin Road

522 ft · 10 sec · Darwin Road
14

Turn straight onto WI 113

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northport Drive
15

Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · North Sherman Avenue
16

Turn right onto Trailsway

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Trailsway
17

Continue on Monterey Drive

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Monterey Drive
18

Turn right onto Wyldewood Drive

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Wyldewood Drive
19

At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Drive
20

Turn left onto Farwell Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Farwell Drive
21

Turn right onto Bay Avenue

129 ft · 5 sec · Bay Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Bay Avenue

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.5 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 31 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Bluff, 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 139.4 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 125.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.7 mi from La Crosse, WI · 1h 22m into the drive

village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Delton, WI

70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Delton, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.7 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 125.5 miles.

Arriving in Maple Bluff, WI

The final approach into Maple Bluff, 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 Maple Bluff, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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 81.7
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.79 one way

$43.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.93 $47.86
premium $4.89 $26.83 $53.65
diesel $5.61 $30.78 $61.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.20 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.52 $8.92

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Morning in La Crosse on Saturday

Local time

11:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Bluff, WI

Morning in Maple Bluff on Saturday

Local time

11:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 45m 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 Maple Bluff, WI covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, WI 16, County Highway CV. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.7 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 $21.79 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.

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 2h 45m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from La Crosse, WI to Maple Bluff, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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