Origin
La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Newburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
192.5 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
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Newburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Newburg, WI covers 192.5 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Losey Boulevard North, WI 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.3 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Losey Boulevard North | — | — |
| WI 33 | — | — |
| West Wisconsin Street | — | — |
| Highway 51 | — | — |
| Highway 16 | — | — |
| James Street | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Newburg, WI.
1
Start on West Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue South
2
Turn right
351 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
5
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
8 min
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge slight left
100 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
9
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight
4.0 mi
·
5 min
11
Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Wisconsin Street
12
Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
13
Turn left onto State Highway 16
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 16
14
Continue on James Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
James Street
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
16
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
18
Keep slight right
226 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Avenue
20
Continue on State Highway 33
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
22
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
23
Continue on Barstow Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Barstow Street
24
Turn straight onto Vine Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vine Street
25
Turn right onto East Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Street
26
Continue on State Highway 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 33
28
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
29
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on State Highway 33
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
31
Continue on West Washington Street
5.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Washington Street
32
Continue on State Highway 33
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 33
33
Turn left onto Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Salisbury Street
34
Arrive at your destination
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 96.3 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newburg, 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 192.5 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.10 one way
$60.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.04 | $74.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.50 | $85.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.21 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.95 | $12.32 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Newburg, WI
Afternoon in Newburg on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
192.5 mi in 4h 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 7m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Crosse, WI to Newburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 192.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Crosse, WI to Newburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Newburg, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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