Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Star Prairie, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 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 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
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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Star Prairie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Star Prairie, WI covers 138.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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 $21.62 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
69.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 138.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 138.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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 Star Prairie, WI is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Star Prairie, 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 | — | — |
| Pembroke Avenue South | — | — |
| 4th Grant Boulevard West | — | — |
| Wabasha-Nelson Bridge | — | — |
| Highway 25 | — | — |
| State Road 25 | — | — |
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 Star Prairie, 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
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
12
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Avenue South
13
Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
4th Grant Boulevard West
14
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
15
Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
16
Continue on State Highway 25
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 25
17
Continue on State Road 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 25
18
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on State Road 25-35
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Road 25-35
20
Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 35
21
Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Street
22
Continue on State Highway 35
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 35
23
Continue on Great River Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Great River Road
24
Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road D
25
Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 10
26
Turn right onto County Road DD
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road DD
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 63
28
Turn slight left onto County Road Y
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road Y
29
Continue on County Highway M
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway M
30
Turn right onto County Highway T
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway T
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Highway T
32
Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
502 ft
·
29 sec
·
County Highway T
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway T
34
Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway T
35
Continue on US-12
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
US-12
36
Turn right onto County Highway T
10 mi
·
13 min
·
County Highway T
37
Turn left onto State Highway 64
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
38
Turn right onto State Highway 65
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
39
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
40
Turn right onto Bridge Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bridge Avenue
41
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 69.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 37m 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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Star Prairie, 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 138.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 69.2 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Star Prairie, WI
The final approach into Star Prairie, 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 Star Prairie, 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
$21.62 one way
$43.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.61 | $53.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.53 | $61.07 |
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: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Star Prairie, WI
Morning in Star Prairie on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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 14m 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 Star Prairie, WI covers 138.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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 69.2 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 $21.62 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 Star Prairie, WI is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Star Prairie, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North La Crosse, WI to Star Prairie, 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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