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Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Egg Harbor, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

268 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 29m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

North La Crosse, WI

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village in Door County, Wisconsin, United States

Egg Harbor, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Egg Harbor, WI covers 268 miles and takes about 5h 42m 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 $41.90 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

134 miles from North La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 268 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 42m 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 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 268 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 82 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 5h 42m 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 North La Crosse, WI to Egg Harbor, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 82
Highway 82
West Ormsby Street
Highway 23
Underwood Avenue
West Montello Street
East Montello Street
South 2nd Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: WI 82 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Egg Harbor, 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

52 mi · 55 min
4

Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

0.3 mi · 40 sec · WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
5

Turn left onto State Highway 82

131 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 82
6

Continue on State Highway 82

0.2 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 82
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

30 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 82
8

Continue on State Highway 82

25 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
9

Continue on West Ormsby Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ormsby Street
10

Continue on State Highway 82

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
11

Continue on State Highway 23

6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
12

Continue on Underwood Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Underwood Avenue
13

Continue on West Montello Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West Montello Street
14

Continue on East Montello Street

0.6 mi · 50 sec · East Montello Street
15

Continue on State Highway 23

9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
16

Continue on South 2nd Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
17

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
18

Turn right onto South Fulton Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Fulton Street
19

Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23 & 73
20

Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23 & 49
21

Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Fond du Lac Street
22

Turn left onto North Union Street

404 ft · 15 sec · North Union Street
23

Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street
24

Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

262 ft · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street
25

Continue on State Highway 44

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 44
26

Continue on Ripon Rd

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ripon Rd
27

Continue on State Highway 44/91

0.2 mi · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91
28

Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

0.2 mi · 34 sec · I-41_North: Appleton
29

Merge slight left onto Appleton

54 mi · 58 min · Appleton
30

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
31

Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 43 South: Milwaukee
32

Continue straight

4.7 mi · 5 min
33

Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

0.2 mi · 24 sec · WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
34

Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

0.5 mi · 59 sec · WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
35

Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

33 mi · 38 min · WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
36

Continue on State Highway 42/57

8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42/57
37

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

105 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42
38

Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
39

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57

102 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
40

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 42/57
41

Continue on Egg Harbor Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Egg Harbor Road
42

Continue on State Highway 42

13 mi · 17 min · State Highway 42
43

Turn left onto South Trail

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South Trail
44

Keep slight left to continue on South Trail

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Trail
45

Turn slight left onto Horseshoe Bay Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Horseshoe Bay Road
46

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 134 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 2h 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 59 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134 miles or 2h 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 4h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Egg Harbor, 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 268 miles and 5h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 134 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 2h 51m into the drive

Downtown Waupun, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waupun, WI

134 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

Adams, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waupun, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Egg Harbor, WI

The final approach into Egg Harbor, 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 Egg Harbor, 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

$41.90 one way

$83.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $46.00 $92.01
premium $4.89 $51.57 $103.15
diesel $5.61 $59.17 $118.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.4 0 $28.14 $12.86
Efficient EV 67 0 $23.45 $10.72
EV Truck/SUV 107.2 1 $37.52 $17.15

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

5:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Egg Harbor, WI

Late night in Egg Harbor on Saturday

Local time

5:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

12 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

5h 42m 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 Egg Harbor, WI covers 268 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 82, Highway 82, West Ormsby Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134 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 $41.90 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.

This is a straightforward 5h 42m 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 North La Crosse, WI to Egg Harbor, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from North La Crosse, WI to Egg Harbor, 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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