The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kewaskum, WI covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, WI 33, US 53 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.9 miles on I 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.20 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
90.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 180.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 180.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and WI 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.9 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 27 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 88.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WI 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 104.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 180.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 104.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
104.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
5
104.3 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
144.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
5
150.4 mi into trip|~3h in
Take the exit toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville
6
170.8 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward WI 28: Mayville, Kewaskum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward WI 28: Mayville, Kewaskum
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North La Crosse, WI and Kewaskum, WI, road signs point toward Baraboo and Brownsville.
Baraboo
104.1 mi in|~1h 53m
Brownsville
150.4 mi in|~3h
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
88.9 mi
1h 35m
WI 33
33.4 mi
49m
US 53
14 mi
15m
State Highway 49
11.4 mi
16m
Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
8.6 mi
15m
US 151
6.1 mi
7m
County Road C
6 mi
8m
I 41
5.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 88.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Kewaskum, 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
89 mi·1 hr 35 min·I 90
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 106Toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
5
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft·4 sec
6
Turn straight onto WI 33
33 mi·49 min·WI 33
7
Turn right onto CTH A; CTH C
0.3 mi·34 sec·East State Street
8
Continue on CTH A; CTH C
0.2 mi·22 sec·County Road A
9
Turn left onto CTH C
6.0 mi·8 min·County Road C
10
Take the ramp
99 ft·4 sec
Toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
11
Merge onto US 151
136 ft·1 sec·US 151
12
Take the exit
329 ft·17 sec
Toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
13
Turn left onto US 151
6.1 mi·6 min·US 151
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville
15
Keep slight right at fork
108 ft·4 sec
16
Turn right onto WI 49
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 49
17
Continue on Main Street
3.0 mi·4 min·Main Street
18
Continue on State Highway 49
0.1 mi·10 sec·State Highway 49
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
20
Merge onto I 41; US 41
5.2 mi·5 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 81Toward WI 28: Mayville, Kewaskum
22
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft·4 sec
23
Turn left onto WI 28
325 ft·7 sec·State Highway 28
24
Continue on WI 28
8.6 mi·15 min·Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
25
Turn right onto US 45; WI 28
0.6 mi·1 min·Fond du Lac Avenue
26
Turn right
44 ft·3 sec
27
Arrive at 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 90.2 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.9 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 40 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.2 miles or 1h 38m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kewaskum, 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 180.4 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 I 90 for about 88.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.2 mi from North La Crosse, WI
· 1h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 90.2 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 88.9 miles.
Arriving in Kewaskum, WI
The final approach into Kewaskum, 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 Kewaskum, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 80.9
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.20 one way
$56.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.97
$61.93
premium
$4.89
$34.72
$69.43
diesel
$5.61
$39.83
$79.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.1
0
$18.94
$8.66
Efficient EV
45.1
0
$15.79
$7.22
EV Truck/SUV
72.2
0
$25.26
$11.55
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 15, 2026
Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Evening
in North La Crosse on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kewaskum, WI
Evening
in Kewaskum on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 46m 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 Kewaskum, WI covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, WI 33, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.2 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 $28.20 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 180.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 104.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between North La Crosse, WI and Kewaskum, WI, road signs point toward Baraboo and Brownsville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
