Origin
Medford, WI
Morning in Medford on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
125.2 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, WI
Tom Fisk
North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Perkins Street, South 8th Street, Highway 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.57 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
62.6 miles from Medford, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 125.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 125.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Perkins Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Perkins Street | — | — |
| South 8th Street | — | — |
| Highway 13 | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
| East Spruce Street | — | — |
| Hiline Avenue | — | — |
| WI 29 West | — | — |
| WI 73 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Perkins Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn left onto East Perkins Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Perkins Street
3
Turn slight right
259 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn straight onto South 8th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 8th Street
5
Continue on State Highway 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 13
6
Continue on North 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
7
Turn right onto East Spruce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spruce Street
8
Continue on Hiline Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hiline Avenue
9
Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
10
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville
12
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 73
13
Continue on North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on State Highway 73
13 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 73
15
Continue on Black River Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Black River Road
16
Continue on Hewett Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hewett Street
17
Turn right onto West Division Street
518 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Division Street
18
Turn left onto State Highway 73
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 73
19
Turn straight onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 95
20
Turn left onto County Road J
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road J
21
Turn left onto County Highway K
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway K
22
Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
County Highway E
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 12
24
Continue on North Water Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
25
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Turn right onto South Roosevelt Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Roosevelt Road
27
Continue on Gebhardt Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gebhardt Road
28
Continue on State Highway 27
25 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 27
29
Continue on Black River Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Black River Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Black River Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black River Street
32
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
33
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
34
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
35
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
36
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.6 miles from Medford, WI, or about 1h 16m 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m
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 Medford, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Medford, WI
This is one driving day of about 125.2 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Medford, 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 62.6 mi from Medford, WI · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Medford, 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
$19.57 one way
$39.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.49 | $42.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.53 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
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
2 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 32m 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 Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Perkins Street, South 8th Street, Highway 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.6 miles from Medford, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.57 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Medford, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medford, WI to North 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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