Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Lemonweir, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

70.1 mi

113 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 13m ★

6 AM

1h 19m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 22m

3 PM

1h 24m

5 PM

1h 31m

8 PM

1h 16m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Lemonweir, WI covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 82, Highway 82, 19th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 70.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WI 82 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Lemonweir, WI is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Lemonweir, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WI 82	—	—
Highway 82	—	—
19th Avenue	—	—

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Longest stretch: WI 82 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rose Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rose Street

2

Take the exit slight right

14 mi · 15 min

3

Continue straight

52 mi · 55 min

4

Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

0.3 mi · 40 sec · WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

5

Turn left onto State Highway 82

131 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 82

6

Continue on State Highway 82

0.2 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 82

7

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

30 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 82

8

Continue on State Highway 82

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82

9

Turn right onto 19th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · 19th Avenue

10

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.1 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tomah, WI

35 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

West Salem, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tomah, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lemonweir, WI

The final approach into Lemonweir, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.96 one way

$21.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.03	$24.07
premium	$4.89	$13.49	$26.98
diesel	$5.61	$15.48	$30.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21	$7.36	$3.36
Efficient EV	17.5	$6.13	$2.80
EV Truck/SUV	28	$9.81	$4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Late night in North La Crosse on Thursday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lemonweir, WI

Late night in Lemonweir on Thursday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

1h 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 Lemonweir, WI covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 82, Highway 82, 19th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.1 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 $10.96 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.

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Lemonweir, WI is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Lemonweir, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from North La Crosse, WI to Lemonweir, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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