Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Night in North La Crosse on Wednesday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Angelica, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
193.9 mi
312 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North La Crosse, WI
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Angelica, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Angelica, WI covers 193.9 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 80, East Bridge Street, Highway 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
96.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 193.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 80 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 22m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Angelica, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 80 | — | — |
| East Bridge Street | — | — |
| Highway 80 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| Wautoma Road | — | — |
| South Cambridge Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 80
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Angelica, WI.
1
Start on Rose Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rose Street
2
Take the exit slight right
14 mi
·
15 min
3
Continue straight
44 mi
·
47 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
5
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn left onto East Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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East Bridge Street
7
Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 80
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 80
9
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
11
Continue on State Highway 21
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
12
Continue on Wautoma Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wautoma Road
13
Continue on State Highway 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
14
Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cambridge Street
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn left onto State Highway 22
24 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 22
17
Continue on Western Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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Western Avenue South
18
Continue on State Highway 22
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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State Highway 22
19
Continue on Lakeside Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Parkway
20
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Lake Street
22
Turn straight onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
School Street
23
Continue on Royalton Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Royalton Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East
118 ft
·
2 sec
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WI 22 North, WI 54 East
25
Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East
75 ft
·
3 sec
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WI 22 North, WI 54 East
26
Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22/54
27
Continue on State Highway 54
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 54
28
Continue on West Fairview Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Fairview Drive
29
Continue on East Fairview Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairview Drive
30
Continue on State Highway 54
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 54
31
Continue on Rexford Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rexford Avenue
32
Continue on State Highway 54
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
33
Continue on West State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
34
Continue on State Highway 54
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
35
Turn left onto State Highway 54
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 54
36
At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
37
Continue on State Highway 55
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 55
38
Turn left onto County Road S
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
County Road S
39
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 96.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 2h 11m 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 2h 11m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Angelica, 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 193.9 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.9 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Angelica, WI
The final approach into Angelica, 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 Angelica, 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
$30.31 one way
$60.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Angelica, WI
Night in Angelica on Wednesday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
23 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Angelica, WI covers 193.9 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 80, East Bridge Street, Highway 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.9 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 $30.31 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 22m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Angelica, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North La Crosse, WI to Angelica, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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