The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 63, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, US 14 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on US Highway 63.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.22 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
71.1 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 142.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 142.1 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 63 and Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.6 miles on US Highway 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 63 and Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|I 90
Turn left onto I 90
Navigation decision point
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10 mi into trip|~12m in|US 14; US 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61 toward US 14, US 61: Winona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14, US 61: Winona
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26.6 mi into trip|~32m in|US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|Pembroke Avenue South
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South toward MN 60 East: Wabasha
Navigation decision point
Toward MN 60 East: Wabasha
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129.9 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|WI 46 / State Highway 46
Enter roundabout onto WI 46 / State Highway 46 toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound along the way.
Wisconsin 46 Northbound
129.9 mi in|~2h 58m|via WI 46
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 63
29.6 mi
42m
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi
29m
US 14
24.6 mi
30m
State Highway 46
11.4 mi
20m
State Highway 35
11.4 mi
16m
I 90
8.4 mi
9m
County Road D
7.1 mi
12m
Great River Road
6.7 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 63
— 29.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Amery, WI.
1
Start on US 53; CTH B
1.6 mi·3 min·Rose Street
2
Turn left onto I 90
8.4 mi·9 min·I 90
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
1.5 mi·1 min·US 14; US 61
Toward US 14, US 61: Winona
4
Continue on US 14; US 61
1.7 mi·1 min·US 14; US 61
5
Continue on US 14; US 61
13 mi·15 min·US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 14; US 61
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
143 ft·2 sec·US 14;US 61
8
Continue on US 14; US 61
2.6 mi·3 min·US 14;US 61
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 14; US 61
5.3 mi·7 min·US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
0.5 mi·37 sec·Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
11
Continue on US 61
25 mi·29 min·Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
0.8 mi·1 min·Pembroke Avenue South
Toward MN 60 East: Wabasha
13
Turn left onto MN 60
0.1 mi·10 sec·4th Grant Boulevard West
14
Turn slight right onto MN 60
0.4 mi·39 sec·MN 60
15
Continue on WI 25
0.2 mi·20 sec·Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
16
Continue on WI 25
0.4 mi·36 sec·State Highway 25
17
Continue on WI 25
2.0 mi·2 min·State Road 25
18
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
19
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
0.6 mi·54 sec·State Road 25-35
20
Continue on WI 35
2.9 mi·4 min·State Road 35
21
Continue on WI 35
3.2 mi·4 min·3rd Street
22
Continue on WI 35
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 35
23
Continue on WI 35
6.7 mi·10 min·Great River Road
24
Turn right onto CTH D
7.1 mi·12 min·County Road D
25
Turn left onto US 10
1.4 mi·1 min·US Highway 10
26
Turn right onto CTH DD
2.0 mi·3 min·County Road DD
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 63
30 mi·42 min·US Highway 63
28
Enter roundabout onto WI 46
148 ft·8 sec·State Highway 46
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
29
Continue on WI 46
3.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 46
Toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound, Amery
30
Continue on WI 46
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
31
Continue on WI 46
8.2 mi·14 min·State Highway 46
32
Arrive at destination
3 ft·WI 46; CTH F
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 71.1 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 miles.
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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amery, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North La Crosse, 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 North La Crosse, WI
This is one driving day of about 142.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from North La Crosse, 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.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 63 for about 29.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.1 mi from North La Crosse, WI
· 1h 29m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.22 one way
$44.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.39
$48.78
premium
$4.89
$27.35
$54.69
diesel
$5.61
$31.37
$62.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.6
0
$14.92
$6.82
Efficient EV
35.5
0
$12.43
$5.68
EV Truck/SUV
56.8
0
$19.89
$9.09
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Late night
in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Amery, WI
Late night
in Amery on Saturday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
25 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 20m 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 North La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 63, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, US 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from North La Crosse, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.22 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 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin 46 Northbound along the way.
