Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
214.9 mi
346 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Photo: Christian Himmel
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Denmark, WI covers 214.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 82, Highway 82, West Ormsby Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.19 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
107.4 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 214.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ormsby Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 23 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Underwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Montello Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Montello Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 2nd Street | 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 Denmark, WI.
Start on Rose Street
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
Turn left onto State Highway 82
Continue on State Highway 82
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
Continue on State Highway 82
Continue on West Ormsby Street
Continue on State Highway 82
Continue on State Highway 23
Continue on Underwood Avenue
Continue on West Montello Street
Continue on East Montello Street
Continue on State Highway 23
Continue on South 2nd Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn right onto South Fulton Street
Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
Turn left onto North Union Street
Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street
Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street
Continue on State Highway 44
Continue on Ripon Rd
Continue on State Highway 44/91
Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton
Merge slight left onto Appleton
Take the exit slight right toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport
Keep slight left to continue on WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport
Keep slight right to continue on WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport
Keep slight right to continue on WI 172 East: East State Highway 172
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark
Keep slight left
Turn left
Continue on Depere Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depere Road
Exit the roundabout onto Depere Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn right
Turn left
Turn left
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denmark, 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 214.9 miles and 4h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.4 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Denmark, 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 Denmark, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$29.19 one way
$58.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $32.57 | $65.15 |
| premium | $4.15 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.56 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.09 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Denmark on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
107 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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