Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Late night in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
161.2 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 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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Saint Croix Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 161.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 14, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.90 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
80.6 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 161.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m 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 44m drive with frequent turns across 161.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 14 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 44m 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 14 | — | — |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail | — | — |
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Route 61 | — | — |
| South Lakeshore Drive | — | — |
| Route 63 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 14
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Saint Croix Falls, WI.
1
Start on Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
2
Turn left
8.4 mi
·
9 min
3
Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 14, US 61: Winona
4
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
13 mi
·
15 min
6
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 14;US 61
8
Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 14;US 61
9
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
7 min
10
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
11
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
12
Continue on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
2nd Street
13
Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 61
14
Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
15
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Route 61/Route 63
16
Turn left onto Route 63
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Route 63
17
Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto North Maple Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Maple Street
19
Continue on State Highway 65
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 65
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 65
21
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 65
22
Continue on State Highway 29/35/65
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Highway 29/35/65
23
Continue on State Highway 35/65
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35/65
24
Take the exit slight right toward I-94 East, US 12 East: Eau Claire
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I-94 East, US 12 East: Eau Claire
25
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, CTH U: Somerset
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US 12, CTH U: Somerset
27
Turn straight onto US Highway 12
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 12
28
Continue on CTH A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CTH A
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
30
Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi
·
4 min
31
Turn left onto County Road I
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road I
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road I
33
Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road I
34
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
35
Turn left onto Church Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Hill Road
36
Continue on State Highway 35
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 35
37
Continue on South Cascade Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cascade Street
38
Continue on State Highway 35
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 35
39
Continue on South Vincent Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
40
Continue on East State Street
453 ft
·
18 sec
·
East State Street
41
Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
42
Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
43
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 80.6 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 52m 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 35 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 52m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Croix Falls, 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 161.2 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 80.6 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.6 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Croix Falls, WI
The final approach into Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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
$21.90 one way
$43.79 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| premium | $4.15 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.93 | $7.74 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.57 | $10.32 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Late night in Saint Croix Falls on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
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
3h 44m 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 161.2 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 14, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.6 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 $21.90 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 44m 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North La Crosse, WI to Saint Croix Falls, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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