Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Redgranite, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
124.9 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
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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Redgranite, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Redgranite, WI covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 21, I 90, US 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on State Highway 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.53 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
62.5 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 21 | 49.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 90 | 44.4 mi | 47m |
| US 53 | 14 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 80 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Rose Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 21
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Redgranite, WI.
1
Start on US 53; CTH B
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rose Street
2
Take the exit onto US 53
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 53
3
Continue on I 90
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 90
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 61
Toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
5
Keep slight left at fork
91 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn left onto WI 80
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Bridge Street
7
Continue on WI 80
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 80
8
At end of road, turn left onto WI 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 80
9
Continue on WI 80
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto WI 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
11
Continue on WI 21
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
12
Continue on WI 21
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wautoma Road
13
Continue on WI 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
14
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 22
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cambridge Street
15
Turn right onto WI 21; WI 22; WI 73
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 21
17
Continue on WI 21; CTH EE
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
18
Turn left onto Main Street
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 62.5 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Redgranite, 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 124.9 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 State Highway 21 for about 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 113.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 53
Take the exit onto US 53
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
5
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
WI 80 / State Highway 80
At end of road, turn left onto WI 80 / State Highway 80
Navigation decision point
4
113.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
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WI 21; WI 22 / South Cambridge Street
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 22 / South Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.53 one way
$39.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.04 | $48.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
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: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Redgranite, WI
Afternoon in Redgranite on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
24 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 42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
124.9 mi in 2h 42m, mostly highway — 49.1 mi of that is on State Highway 21.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on State Highway 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 21 and I 90. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 53.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Redgranite, WI is easy. At 2h 42m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Redgranite, WI, road signs begin pointing toward New Lisbon along the way.
New Lisbon
59.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on State Highway 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Redgranite, WI before heading back.
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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