Origin
Morrison, WI
Afternoon in Morrison on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
202.1 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 202.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road W, Day Street, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.70 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
101.1 miles from Morrison, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 202.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road W 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 3h 43m 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 Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Day Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 96 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Edgewood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road W
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrison, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Mill Road
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mill Road
2
Turn right onto County Road W
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road W
3
Turn left onto Day Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Day Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Day Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Day Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Day Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Day Street
6
Continue on High Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
115 ft
·
2 sec
9
Continue on Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on State Highway 96
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 96
13
Turn right onto East Edgewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Edgewood Drive
14
Turn left onto Kelso Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelso Road
15
Turn left onto County Road J
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
County Road J
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton
17
Exit the roundabout onto I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton
18
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
36 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
WI 44, WI 91
20
Keep slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
21
Turn right onto Ripon Rd
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Rd
22
Continue on State Highway 44
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 44
23
Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oshkosh Street
24
Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fond du Lac Street
25
Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 23 & 49
26
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 23
27
Continue on South Fulton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fulton Street
28
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
29
Turn left
151 ft
·
3 sec
30
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 2nd Street
31
Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
32
Continue on East Montello Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Montello Street
33
Continue on West Montello Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Montello Street
34
Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Underwood Avenue
35
Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
36
Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 82
37
Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ormsby Street
38
Continue on State Highway 82
25 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 82
39
Keep slight right
279 ft
·
5 sec
40
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
41
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
42
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
43
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
44
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
45
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
46
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
47
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
48
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
49
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
50
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 101.1 miles from Morrison, WI, or about 1h 51m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m
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 Morrison, 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 Morrison, WI
This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morrison, 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 101.1 mi from Morrison, WI · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 101.1 miles from Morrison, 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
$30.70 one way
$61.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.15 | $76.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Afternoon in La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
1:45 PM
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
5 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
3h 43m 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 Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 202.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road W, Day Street, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.1 miles from Morrison, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.70 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 43m 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 Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morrison, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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