Origin
La Crosse, WI
Morning in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Schofield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
141.5 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Schofield, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Schofield, WI covers 141.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Highway 173, WI 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.12 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
70.8 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 141.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 11m highway drive covering 141.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Highway 173. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.6 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 42 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 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 173. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 141.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles (WI 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
45.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 45
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143
Toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
6
116.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
|
WI 34
Take the exit onto WI 34 toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 208
Toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens...
6
138.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 187
Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
6
140.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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 Schofield, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul, Necedah, Cth P, Cth Hh: Knowlton and Stevens Point.
Saint Paul
45.7 mi in
|
~56m
Necedah
49.4 mi in
|
~1h
Cth P
116.1 mi in
|
~2h 38m
|
via WI 34
Cth Hh: Knowlton
116.1 mi in
|
~2h 38m
|
via WI 34
Stevens Point
116.1 mi in
|
~2h 38m
|
via WI 34
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 38.6 mi | 41m |
| State Highway 173 | 34 mi | 49m |
| WI 13 | 14.3 mi | 20m |
| I 39 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 34 | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| WI 16 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 21 | 4 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 10 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 38.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Schofield, 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
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
9
Merge onto I 94
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 94
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 143
Toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
11
Turn right onto WI 21
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
12
Continue on WI 21
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 21
13
Turn left onto WI 173
24 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 173
14
At end of road, turn left onto WI 80; WI 173
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 173
15
Continue on WI 80; WI 173
410 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 80
16
Turn right onto WI 173
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 173
17
Continue on CTH G
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G
18
At end of road, turn right onto WI 54
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 54
19
Continue on WI 54
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Letendre Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto WI 54; WI 73
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wisconsin River Drive
21
Continue on WI 54; WI 73
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
22
Enter roundabout onto WI 54; WI 73
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
23
Continue on WI 54; WI 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
24
Turn left onto WI 13; WI 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Riverview Expressway
25
Continue on WI 13; WI 34
14 mi
·
20 min
·
WI 13; WI 34
26
Take the ramp onto WI 34
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 34
27
Merge onto US 10; WI 34
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 10
28
Take the exit onto WI 34
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
WI 34
Exit 208
Toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point
29
Turn left onto WI 34
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 134
30
Continue on WI 34
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
WI 34
31
Continue on WI 34
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 34
32
Enter roundabout onto WI 34
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 34
33
Continue on WI 34
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Highway 34
34
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
35
Merge onto I 39; US 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 39; US 51
36
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
37
Merge onto WI 29
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
WI 29
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 51 Business: Schofield, Rothschild
39
Keep slight right at fork
302 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn straight onto US 51 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
41
Continue on US 51 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Business US-51
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Arrive at destination
US 51 Business
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 70.8 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.6 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 31m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schofield, 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.
+
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 141.5 miles and 3h 11m.
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 38.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.8 mi from La Crosse, WI · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.8 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Schofield, WI
The final approach into Schofield, 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 Schofield, 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
$22.12 one way
$44.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.86 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Schofield, WI
Morning in Schofield on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
4 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 11m 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 Schofield, WI covers 141.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Highway 173, WI 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.8 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 $22.12 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 141.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles (WI 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between La Crosse, WI and Schofield, WI, road signs point toward Saint Paul, Necedah, Cth P, Cth Hh: Knowlton and Stevens Point.
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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