Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Late night in North La Crosse on Monday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Oostburg, WI
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
214.8 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
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6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Oostburg, WI
Adriaan Westra
Trip Overview
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Oostburg, WI covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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, State Highway 23 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 $32.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.4 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 19m highway drive covering 214.8 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 26 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. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 104.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 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 19 key pointsThese 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
213.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward CTH AA: Oostburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 116
Toward CTH AA: Oostburg
5
213.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Oostburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Baraboo along the way.
Baraboo
104.1 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 88.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| WI 33 | 33.4 mi | 49m |
| State Highway 23 | 30.9 mi | 36m |
| US 151 | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| US 53 | 14 mi | 15m |
| I 43 | 8.4 mi | 8m |
| County Road C | 6 mi | 8m |
| County Road K | 1.5 mi | 2m |
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 Oostburg, 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 106
Toward 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
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 151
14
Turn right onto CTH V
451 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rienzi Road
15
Turn left onto CTH K
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road K
16
Enter roundabout
212 ft
·
4 sec
17
Continue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
18
Merge onto WI 23
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Street
19
Continue on WI 23
31 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
21
Merge onto I 43
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 43
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 116
Toward CTH AA: Oostburg
23
Keep slight right at fork
126 ft
·
3 sec
24
Turn right onto CTH AA
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
CTH AA
25
Turn left onto South 8th Street
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 8th Street
26
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
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 107.4 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 1h 58m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oostburg, 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 214.8 miles and 4h 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.
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 107.4 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.9 miles.
Arriving in Oostburg, WI
The final approach into Oostburg, 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 Oostburg, 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
$32.63 one way
$65.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.97 | $71.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.55 | $81.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.07 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Oostburg, WI
Late night in Oostburg on Monday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Oostburg, WI covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, WI 33, State Highway 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.4 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 $32.63 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 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.
On the drive from North La Crosse, WI to Oostburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Baraboo along the way.
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