Origin
Lind, WI
Afternoon in Lind on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lind, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
225 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lind, WI
Gundula Vogel
North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lind, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 225 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, I 90, I 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.7 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.18 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
112.5 miles from Lind, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 225 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 33m highway drive covering 225 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.7 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 225 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 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
7
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
8
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
9
73.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lind, WI and North La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Cr 96, Rochester and Cr 24: Cannon Falls.
Minneapolis
15 mi in
|
~27m
Saint Paul
53.2 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via I 35E
Cr 96
63.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Rochester
87.8 mi in
|
~1h 53m
|
via US 52
Cr 24: Cannon Falls
108.8 mi in
|
~2h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 64.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 90 | 60.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 35 | 38 mi | 40m |
| I 35E | 17 mi | 19m |
| Lafayette Freeway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| 570th Street | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| County 14 Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 70 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lind, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Fish Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Fish Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Anderson Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Road
3
Continue on West River Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West River Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto West River Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West River Road
5
Turn left onto WI 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 70
6
Continue on MN 70
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
570th Street
7
Continue on MN 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 70
8
Turn straight onto MN 70
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
570th Street
9
Turn left onto MN 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 70
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
11
Merge onto I 35
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E
Toward Saint Paul
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 117
Toward CR 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CH 96
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
CH 96
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto CH 59
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Centerville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CH 15
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the ramp
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 35E
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 52
Exit 242D
Toward US 52
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto US 52
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Lafayette Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 52
Toward Rochester
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 96
Toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
26
Enter roundabout onto CR 24
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
County 24 Boulevard
27
Continue on CR 24
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
County 24 Boulevard
28
Enter roundabout onto CR 14
221 ft
·
6 sec
·
County 14 Boulevard
29
Continue on CR 14
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County 14 Boulevard
30
Turn left onto CR 9
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County 9 Boulevard
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 52 South
32
Merge onto US 52
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 52
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 52
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: La Crosse
Use the left lane.
35
Merge onto I 90
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 90
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90
37
Take the exit onto I 90
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 90
Exit 3
38
Turn right onto US 53; WI 35
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rose Street
39
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 112.5 miles from Lind, WI, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 50 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lind, 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 Lind, WI
This is one driving day of about 225 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Lind, 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 US 52 for about 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.5 mi from Lind, WI · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.5 miles from Lind, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 52 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.18 one way
$70.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.30 | $86.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.68 | $99.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.69 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.50 | $14.40 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
North La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in North La Crosse on Thursday
Local time
12:59 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
1 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 33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lind, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 225 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, I 90, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.5 miles from Lind, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.18 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 225 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 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lind, WI and North La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Cr 96, Rochester and Cr 24: Cannon Falls.
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