Origin
Marinette, WI
Morning in Marinette on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marinette, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
267.1 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Marinette, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 267.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hall Avenue, Marinette Avenue, County Road T for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.57 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
133.5 miles from Marinette, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 267.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hall Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marinette, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marinette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ripon Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oshkosh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hall Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marinette, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Riverside Avenue
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
Riverside Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hall Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hall Avenue
3
Continue on Marinette Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Marinette Avenue
4
Take the exit slight right toward Hall Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road T
197 ft
·
17 sec
·
County Road T
6
Exit the roundabout onto County Road T
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road T
7
Continue on Roosevelt Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Road
8
Turn right
103 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
WI 44, WI 91
10
Keep slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn right onto Ripon Rd
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Rd
12
Continue on State Highway 44
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 44
13
Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oshkosh Street
14
Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fond du Lac Street
15
Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 23 & 49
16
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 23
17
Continue on South Fulton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fulton Street
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn left
151 ft
·
3 sec
20
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 2nd Street
21
Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
22
Continue on East Montello Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Montello Street
23
Continue on West Montello Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Montello Street
24
Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Underwood Avenue
25
Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
26
Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 82
27
Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ormsby Street
28
Continue on State Highway 82
25 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 82
29
Keep slight right
279 ft
·
5 sec
30
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
31
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
34
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
35
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 133.5 miles from Marinette, WI, or about 2h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.5 miles or 2h 10m 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 34m
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 Marinette, 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 Marinette, WI
This is one driving day of about 267.1 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marinette, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.5 mi from Marinette, WI · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.5 miles from Marinette, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$40.57 one way
$81.14 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| premium | $4.80 | $50.42 | $100.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.34 | $118.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.05 | $12.82 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.39 | $17.09 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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
Morning in North La Crosse on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 21m 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 Marinette, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 267.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hall Avenue, Marinette Avenue, County Road T. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.5 miles from Marinette, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.57 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 straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marinette, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marinette, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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