Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Cadott, WI

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 20m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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

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North La Crosse, WI

Tom Fisk

Cadott, WI

Magda Ehlers

Trip Overview

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Cadott, WI covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, US 53, State Highway 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.46 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from North La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Cadott, WI covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 53.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.6 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.6 miles (US 53; WI 121; CTH D / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 53

Take the exit onto US 53 toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

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

Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 53

Keep slight left at fork onto US 53

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 53; WI 121; CTH D / Main Street

Turn right onto US 53; WI 121; CTH D / Main Street

Navigation decision point

74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 12; WI 27

At end of road, turn right onto US 12; WI 27

Navigation decision point

75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | WI 27 / State Highway 27

Turn left onto WI 27 / State Highway 27

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	24.2 mi	34m
US 53	19.5 mi	24m
State Highway 27	19.4 mi	28m
US Highway 53	10.5 mi	14m
Main Street	7.7 mi	11m
County Highway R	6.8 mi	11m
10th Street	1.7 mi	3m
Rose Street	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: South Main Street — 24.2 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 53; CTH B

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rose Street

Take the exit onto US 53

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 53

Take the exit onto US 53

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 53

Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

Keep slight left at fork onto US 53

18 mi · 22 min · US 53

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Turn straight onto US 53

24 mi · 34 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 53

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ervin Street

Turn right onto US 53; WI 121; CTH D

7.7 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on US 53

11 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

Continue on US 53

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harmony Street

Turn right onto US 10

1.7 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

Continue on US 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · US Highway 10

Turn left onto CTH R

0.5 mi · 53 sec · County Road R

Continue on CTH R

6.8 mi · 11 min · County Highway R

At end of road, turn right onto US 12; WI 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 12; WI 27

Turn left onto WI 27

19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 27

Turn left onto CTH X

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Chippewa Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North 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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cadott, 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 95.2 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North La Crosse, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on South Main Street for about 24.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Paul, MN

48 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

Saint Paul, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Paul, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cadott, WI

The final approach into Cadott, 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 Cadott, 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

$14.46 one way

$28.92 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$15.94	$31.88
premium	$4.80	$17.97	$35.94
diesel	$5.64	$21.15	$42.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57
Efficient EV	23.8	$8.33	$3.81
EV Truck/SUV	38.1	$13.33	$6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

North La Crosse, WI

Afternoon in North La Crosse on Sunday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cadott, WI

Afternoon in Cadott on Sunday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 19m 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 Cadott, WI covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, US 53, State Highway 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.6 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 $14.46 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.