Origin
La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Seymour, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
185.2 mi
298 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
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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Seymour, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from La Crosse, WI to Seymour, WI covers 185.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m 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 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.95 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
92.6 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Losey Boulevard North | — | — |
| WI 80 | — | — |
| East Bridge Street | — | — |
| Highway 80 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
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 Seymour, 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
55 mi
·
59 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
9
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn left onto East Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Bridge Street
11
Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 80
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 80
13
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
15
Continue on State Highway 21
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
16
Continue on Wautoma Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wautoma Road
17
Continue on State Highway 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
18
Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cambridge Street
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto State Highway 22
24 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 22
21
Continue on Western Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Western Avenue South
22
Continue on State Highway 22
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 22
23
Continue on Lakeside Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Parkway
24
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lake Street
26
Turn straight onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
School Street
27
Continue on Royalton Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Royalton Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
WI 22 North, WI 54 East
29
Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
WI 22 North, WI 54 East
30
Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22/54
31
Continue on State Highway 54
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 54
32
Continue on West Fairview Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Fairview Drive
33
Continue on East Fairview Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairview Drive
34
Continue on State Highway 54
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 54
35
Continue on Rexford Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rexford Avenue
36
Continue on State Highway 54
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
37
Continue on West State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
38
Continue on State Highway 54
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
39
Turn left onto State Highway 54
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 54
40
At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
41
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Pearl Street
42
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 92.6 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 2h 7m 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 41 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.6 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seymour, 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 185.2 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.6 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
$28.95 one way
$57.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.89 | $81.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.85 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Seymour, WI
Afternoon in Seymour on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Princeton, WI
93 mi in
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
22 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
4h 15m 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?
185.2 mi in 4h 15m 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.
42 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 15m) 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 Seymour, 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 15m. Total distance: 185.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m 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 Seymour, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Seymour, 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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