Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
176.1 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Antigo, WI covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94 West, US 12, East McCoy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.92 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
88 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 176.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East McCoy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 173 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway G | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Antigo, WI.
Start on Rose Street
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah
Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard
Continue on State Highway 21
Turn left onto State Highway 173
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173
Continue on State Highway 80
Turn right onto State Highway 173
Continue on County Highway G
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
Continue on Letendre Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive
Continue on 2nd Avenue South
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway
Continue straight
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point
Turn left onto State Highway 134
Continue on WI 34
Continue on State Highway 34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Weston, Camp Phillips Road
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Camp Phillips Road
Continue on County Road X
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 52
At the end of the road, turn left
Continue on South Superior Street
Continue on Superior Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antigo, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North La Crosse, 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 North La Crosse, WI
This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Antigo, 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 Antigo, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.92 one way
$47.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| premium | $4.15 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Antigo on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
88 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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