Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Burke, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

135.8 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

North La Crosse, WI

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Burke, WI, WI

Burke, WI

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Burke, WI covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, US 53, Rose Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.23 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.

Midpoint

67.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 135.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 135.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.9 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 53. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 133.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 135.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 133.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
133.1 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 135A-B Toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
7
133.3 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
8
133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 135B Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
7
134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward Nelson Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 98A Toward Nelson Road
4
135.3 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | Felland Road

Turn right onto Felland Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 117.9 mi 2h 6m
US 53 14 mi 15m
Rose Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Washington Avenue 0.7 mi <1m
Felland Road 0.5 mi 1m
Nelson Road 0.4 mi <1m
American Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Burke Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 117.9 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Burke, 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

118 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 90
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 135A-B Toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 135B Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 151

0.7 mi · 55 sec · East Washington Avenue
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 98A Toward Nelson Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto American Parkway

451 ft · 13 sec · American Parkway
10

Continue on Nelson Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Nelson Road
11

Turn right onto Felland Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Felland Road
12

Turn right onto Burke Road

44 ft · 1 sec · Burke Road
13

Arrive at destination

Burke Road

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 30 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.9 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burke, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

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 135.8 miles and 2h 30m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 117.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.9 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 14m into the drive

village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Delton, WI

68 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

Tomah, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Delton, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.9 miles.

Arriving in Burke, WI

The final approach into Burke, 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 Burke, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.23 one way

$42.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.31 $46.62
premium $4.89 $26.13 $52.27
diesel $5.61 $29.98 $59.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 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 40.7 0 $14.26 $6.52
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.88 $5.43
EV Truck/SUV 54.3 0 $19.01 $8.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

North La Crosse, WI

Afternoon in North La Crosse on Thursday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:12PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:12PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Burke, WI

Afternoon in Burke on Thursday

Local time

3:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

26 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Burke, WI covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 53, Rose Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.9 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 $21.23 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 133.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North La Crosse, WI to Burke, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Burke, WI to North La Crosse, WI

Plan the drive back the other way.

136 mi 2h 30m

Continue From Burke, WI

Franklin, WI 76.5 mi · 1h 33m

More from North La Crosse, WI

Brussels, WI 235.7 mi · 4h 57m Conover, WI 232.8 mi · 5h 9m Bristol, WI 230.2 mi · 4h 24m Eagle River, WI 223.2 mi · 4h 54m Saint Germain, WI 220.9 mi · 4h 50m Fox Point, WI 215.6 mi · 4h 1m

More trips to Burke, WI

Oak Creek, WI 84.8 mi Franklin, WI 76.4 mi
Weekend drives from North La Crosse, WI Scenic drives in WI

Explore more options from North La Crosse, WI or browse trips ending in Burke, WI.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.

Explore maps for North La Crosse, WI or Burke, WI on MapSof.net.