Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
176.1 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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Kimberly, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Highway 82, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.53 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
88 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 51.9 mi | 55m |
| State Highway 82 | 28.3 mi | 42m |
| I 41 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 23 | 16 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 44 | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| US 53 | 14 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 23 & 73 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Tri-County Expressway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 51.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Kimberly, 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
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 90
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 69
Toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
5
Turn left onto State Highway 82
130 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 82
6
Continue on State Highway 82
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 82
7
At end of road, turn left onto State Highway 82
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 82
8
Continue on WI 82
25 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 82
9
Continue on WI 82
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ormsby Street
10
Continue on WI 82
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 82
11
Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
12
Continue on WI 23
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Underwood Avenue
13
Continue on WI 23; CTH C
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Montello Street
14
Continue on WI 22; WI 23; CTH C
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Montello Street
15
Continue on WI 23
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
16
Continue on WI 23
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto WI 73; CTH J
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn right onto WI 23; WI 73; CTH D
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fulton Street
19
Continue on WI 23; WI 73
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 23 & 73
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on WI 23; WI 49
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 23 & 49
21
Continue on WI 23; WI 49
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fond du Lac Street
22
Turn left onto CTH FF
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Union Street
23
Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Oshkosh Street
24
Keep slight left at fork onto East Oshkosh Street
263 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Oshkosh Street
25
Continue on WI 44
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 44
26
Continue on WI 44; WI 91
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Rd
27
Continue on WI 44; WI 91
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 44/91
28
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton
29
Merge onto I 41; US 41
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward Appleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 134A
Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 134A
Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
32
Merge onto US 10; WI 441
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
33
Continue on US 10; WI 441
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CTH CE: College Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft
·
12 sec
36
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Road CE
37
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road CE
38
Continue on CTH CE
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Road CE
39
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
40
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Railroad Street
41
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Railroad Street
42
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Railroad Street
43
At end of road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Kimberly Avenue
44
Arrive at destination
West Kimberly Avenue
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 88 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.9 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 39 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 45m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, 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 176.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 51.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 67.1 and 166.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 69
Toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
6
149.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Turn left toward I-41_North: Appleton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I-41_North: Appleton
6
149.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Appleton
8
166.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
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 134A
Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
7
166.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134A
Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.53 one way
$55.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Kimberly, WI
Afternoon in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Princeton, WI
88 mi in
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
5 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 49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
176.1 mi in 3h 49m, mostly highway — 51.9 mi of that is on I 90.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.9 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 176.1 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 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 149.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Oxford and Appleton.
Oxford
67.1 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Appleton
149.3 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via I 41; US 41
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 176.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.9 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kimberly, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 149.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Kimberly, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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