Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to North Hudson, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
130.4 mi
210 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
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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North Hudson, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to North Hudson, WI covers 130.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, US 14, Route 61/Route 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.39 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
65.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 130.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 130.4 miles, with most of the trip on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway and US 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway and US 14. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90
Turn left onto I 90
Navigation decision point
6
10 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 14; US 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61 toward US 14, US 61: Winona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14, US 61: Winona
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
128.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
5
130.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
St Croix St North
Turn right onto St Croix St North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | 28.2 mi | 33m |
| US 14 | 24.6 mi | 30m |
| Route 61/Route 63 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 35/65 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Route 63 | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Route 61 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 65 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| I 90 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
— 28.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and North Hudson, WI.
1
Start on US 53; CTH B
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
2
Turn left onto I 90
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 90
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 14; US 61
Toward US 14, US 61: Winona
4
Continue on US 14; US 61
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 14; US 61
5
Continue on US 14; US 61
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 14; US 61
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 14;US 61
8
Continue on US 14; US 61
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 14;US 61
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 14; US 61
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
11
Continue on US 61
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 61
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
2nd Street
13
Continue on US 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
14
Continue on US 61
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
15
Continue on US 61; US 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
16
Turn left onto US 63
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Route 63
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 10; US 63
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto WI 65
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Maple Street
19
Continue on WI 65
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 65
20
Enter roundabout onto WI 29; WI 35; WI 65
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 65
21
Continue on WI 29; WI 35; WI 65
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 65
22
Continue on WI 29; WI 35; WI 65
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Highway 29/35/65
23
Continue on WI 35; WI 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 35/65
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1
Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on WI 35
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Second Street South
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on WI 35
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sixth Street North
27
Turn right onto St Croix St North
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
St Croix St North
28
Arrive at destination
St Croix St North
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 miles.
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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Hudson, 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.
+
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 130.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.
The longest stretch is on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway for about 28.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.2 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Hudson, WI
The final approach into North Hudson, 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 North Hudson, 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
$20.39 one way
$40.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.26 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
North Hudson, WI
Morning in North Hudson on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
20 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
2h 54m 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 North Hudson, WI covers 130.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, US 14, Route 61/Route 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 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 $20.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from North La Crosse, WI to North Hudson, 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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