Origin
Martell, WI
Evening in Martell on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
109.5 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road DD, Highway 10, County Road D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.12 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from Martell, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 109.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road DD 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road DD | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| County Road D | — | — |
| Great River Road | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| State Road 35 | — | — |
| State Road 25-35 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road DD
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martell, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on 801st Avenue
197 ft
·
12 sec
·
801st Avenue
2
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
3
Turn slight left
6.7 mi
·
9 min
4
Turn left onto County Road DD
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road DD
5
Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 10
6
Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road D
7
Turn left onto Great River Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Great River Road
8
Continue on State Highway 35
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 35
9
Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Street
10
Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 35
11
Continue on State Road 25-35
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Road 25-35
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on State Road 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 25
14
Continue on State Highway 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 25
15
Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
4th Grant Boulevard West
18
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Avenue
19
Continue straight
30 mi
·
36 min
20
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
5 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 14;US 61
22
Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 14;US 61
23
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
24
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
9 min
25
Keep slight right
2.9 mi
·
4 min
26
Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
27
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
28
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
29
Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street South
30
Continue on South Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Avenue
31
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Street
32
Turn left onto West Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Avenue South
33
Arrive at your destination
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 54.7 miles from Martell, WI, or about 1h 2m 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 24 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
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 Martell, 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 Martell, WI
This is one driving day of about 109.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Martell, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from Martell, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Martell, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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
$17.12 one way
$34.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
La Crosse, WI
Evening in La Crosse on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 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
24 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
2h 4m 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 Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road DD, Highway 10, County Road D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from Martell, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.12 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 Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martell, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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