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Trip from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

70.9 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

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

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village in Sauk County, Wisconsin

La Valle, WI

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

La Crosse, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 33, State Highway 33 & 58, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.08 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.

Midpoint

35.4 miles from La Valle, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 70.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and State Highway 33 & 58. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 miles on State Highway 33.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and State Highway 33 & 58. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 33 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 1h 46m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 33 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (WI 33 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 33 / East Main Street

Turn right onto WI 33 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58

Turn right onto WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58

Navigation decision point

4
42.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | WI 33 / Front Street

Turn left onto WI 33 / Front Street

Navigation decision point

5
43.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | WI 33 / State Highway 33

Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | WI 35 / West Avenue South

Turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 33 57 mi 1h 24m
State Highway 33 & 58 7.1 mi 10m
South Street 1.3 mi 2m
Center Street 0.9 mi 1m
South East Street 0.7 mi 1m
Adams Street 0.7 mi 2m
Front Street 0.7 mi <1m
Lake Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 33 — 57 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North East Street

78 ft · 5 sec · North East Street
2

Turn right onto WI 33

408 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn right onto WI 33; WI 58

7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33 & 58
4

Continue on South East Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South East Street
5

Turn left onto WI 33; CTH G

507 ft · 8 sec · County Highway G
6

Continue on WI 33; CTH G

0.9 mi · 1 min · Center Street
7

Continue on State Highway 33

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 33
8

Continue on WI 33

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Bridge Street
9

Continue on WI 33; WI 80; WI 82

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33
10

Continue on WI 33; WI 80; WI 82

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Water Avenue
11

Turn right onto Lake Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Street
12

Continue on WI 33; WI 82

14 mi · 21 min · State Highway 33
13

Continue on WI 33

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Hillsboro Road
14

Continue on WI 33

0.1 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 33
15

Continue on WI 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Street
16

Continue on WI 33

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Cashton Avenue
17

Continue on WI 33

8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
18

Continue on WI 33

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Street
19

Turn left onto WI 33

0.7 mi · 59 sec · Front Street
20

Continue on WI 33

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 33
21

Enter roundabout onto WI 33

110 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 33
22

Continue on WI 33

27 mi · 38 min · State Highway 33
23

Turn slight left onto Adams Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Adams Street
24

Turn right onto WI 35

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Avenue South
25

Arrive at destination

WI 35

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.4 miles from La Valle, WI, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.4 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving La Valle, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from La Valle, WI

This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from La Valle, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 33 for about 57 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.4 mi from La Valle, WI · 53m into the drive

Downtown Wilton, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilton, WI

35 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

Elroy, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cashton, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from La Valle, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in La Crosse, WI

The final approach into La Crosse, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.08 one way

$22.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.17 $24.34
premium $4.89 $13.64 $27.29
diesel $5.61 $15.65 $31.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.44 $3.40
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

La Valle, WI

Morning in La Valle on Friday

Local time

8:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:16PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:04PM CDT until April 14 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

La Crosse, WI

Morning in La Crosse on Friday

Local time

8:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Wilton, WI

35 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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 33, State Highway 33 & 58, South Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from La Valle, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.08 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.

The drive from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 1h 46m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 33 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58): Navigation decision point; at 42.6 miles (WI 33 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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