Trip from LeRoy, WI to North La Crosse, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 18m

Distance

161.6 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 6m ★

6 AM

3h 18m

8 AM

3h 42m

10 AM

3h 26m

12 PM

3h 24m

3 PM

3h 28m

5 PM

3h 41m

8 PM

3h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from LeRoy, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 161.6 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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 33, State Highway 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.26 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

80.8 miles from LeRoy, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 161.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 161.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Highway 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.5 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 18 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 102.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.

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 3h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (CTH C / County Road C): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (WI 68; CTH A; CTH C / State Highway 68): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4

17.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | CTH C / County Road C

Turn right onto CTH C / County Road C

Navigation decision point

5

24 mi into trip | ~34m in | WI 68; CTH A; CTH C / State Highway 68

At end of road, turn left onto WI 68; CTH A; CTH C / State Highway 68

Navigation decision point

7

117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

6

159.8 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | I 90; US 53

Take the exit onto I 90; US 53 toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

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

Exit 3 Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from LeRoy, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward La Crosse along the way.

La Crosse

117.7 mi in | ~2h 28m | via I 90

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	102.5 mi	1h 50m
State Highway 33	27.2 mi	39m
State Highway 49	8.3 mi	12m
County Road C	6 mi	8m
US 151	5.8 mi	6m
East Cook Street	4.9 mi	7m
County Road YY	3 mi	5m
Rose Street	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 102.5 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH Y

129 ft · 4 sec · County Road Y

2

Continue on CTH YY

3.0 mi · 5 min · County Road YY

3

Turn left onto WI 49

8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 49

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

5

Merge onto US 151

5.8 mi · 6 min · US 151

6

Turn right onto CTH C

6.0 mi · 8 min · County Road C

7

Turn right onto CTH A; CTH C

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Road A

8

Continue on CTH A; CTH C

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East State Street

9

At end of road, turn left onto WI 68; CTH A; CTH C

154 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 68

10

Continue on WI 68; CTH A; CTH C

1.0 mi · 2 min · East State Street

11

Continue on WI 33; CTH A

27 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

12

Continue on WI 33

4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

14

Merge onto I 90; I 94

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 90; I 94

15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

42 mi · 45 min · I 90

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

16

Take the exit onto I 90; US 53

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 90; US 53

Exit 3 Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

17

Turn left onto US 53; WI 35

1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

18

Arrive at destination

US 53; CTH B

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 80.8 miles from LeRoy, WI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.5 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 36 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving LeRoy, 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 LeRoy, WI

This is one driving day of about 161.6 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from LeRoy, 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 102.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.8 mi from LeRoy, WI · 1h 49m into the drive

reservoir on the Wisconsin River in Sauk and Columbia counties in Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Wisconsin, WI

81 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

Pardeeville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Wisconsin, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.8 miles from LeRoy, 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 102.5 miles.

Arriving in North La Crosse, WI

The final approach into North La Crosse, 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 North La Crosse, 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

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 83.6

Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River

Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.26 one way

$50.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$27.74	$55.48
premium	$4.89	$31.10	$62.20
diesel	$5.61	$35.68	$71.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.5	$16.97	$7.76
Efficient EV	40.4	$14.14	$6.46
EV Truck/SUV	64.6	$22.62	$10.34

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 13, 2026

Origin

LeRoy, WI

Afternoon in LeRoy on Thursday

Local time

4:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North La Crosse, WI

Afternoon in North La Crosse on Thursday

Local time

4:11 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

14 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

3h 18m 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 LeRoy, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 161.6 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, State Highway 33, State Highway 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.8 miles from LeRoy, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.26 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 straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (CTH C / County Road C): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (WI 68; CTH A; CTH C / State Highway 68): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from LeRoy, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward La Crosse along the way.

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