Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
176.1 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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Kimberly, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 $27.53 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 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 176.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m 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 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 176.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, 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 Kimberly, 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
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Appleton
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
31
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 10 East, WI 441 North
32
Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
33
Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CTH CE: College Avenue
35
Keep slight right
509 ft
·
12 sec
36
Turn straight onto County Road CE
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road CE
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road CE
38
Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road CE
39
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
40
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Street
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Railroad Street
42
Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Railroad Street
43
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Kimberly Avenue
44
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 88 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 54m 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 39 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 54m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, 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 176.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 88 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 54m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kimberly, WI
The final approach into Kimberly, 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 Kimberly, 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
$27.53 one way
$55.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Kimberly, WI
Morning in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Princeton, WI
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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 49m 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 Kimberly, WI covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 88 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 $27.53 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.
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, 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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