Origin
Newbold, WI
Evening in Newbold on Friday
Local time
7:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbold, WI to 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
3h 43m
Distance
210.4 mi
339 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbold, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newbold, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 210.4 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 Highway 47, Country Drive, Highway 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.89 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
105.2 miles from Newbold, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 210.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m 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 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 210.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 47 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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 Newbold, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 47 | — | — |
| Country Drive | — | — |
| Highway 8 | — | — |
| US 8 | — | — |
| I 39 South | — | — |
| WI 34 | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 47
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbold, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on State Highway 47
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 47
2
Continue on Country Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Drive
3
Continue on State Highway 47
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 47
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8
26 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 8
5
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 8
6
Continue on US 8
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 8
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
53 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
11
Keep slight right
200 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn straight onto State Highway 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 34
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 34
14
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 34
15
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
16
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 10
17
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
18
Turn left onto Victory Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Victory Road
19
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
21
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue South
22
Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wisconsin River Drive
23
Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Letendre Avenue
24
Continue on State Highway 54
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 54
25
Turn left onto County Highway G
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G
26
Continue on State Highway 173
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 173
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 80
28
Continue on State Highway 173
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 173
29
Continue on State Highway 173
24 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 173
30
Turn right onto State Highway 21
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 21
31
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
32
Continue on State Highway 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
33
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
34
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
36
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
38
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
39
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
40
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
41
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
42
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
43
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
44
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 105.2 miles from Newbold, 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 46 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 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
+
Open the route before leaving Newbold, 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 Newbold, WI
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Newbold, 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 105.2 mi from Newbold, WI · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Newbold, 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
$32.89 one way
$65.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.12 | $72.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.45 | $92.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.09 | $10.10 |
| Efficient EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.2 | 1 | $29.46 | $13.47 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Friday
Local time
7:49 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
27 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
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 Newbold, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 210.4 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 Highway 47, Country Drive, Highway 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from Newbold, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.89 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 Newbold, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newbold, WI to 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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