Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Saint Joseph, WI
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Saint Joseph, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 33, Lang Drive, 16th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 28m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and Lang Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on State Highway 33.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and Lang Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CTH B / Clinton Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH B / Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WI 35 / George Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (16th Street South): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CTH B / Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WI 35 / George Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 16th Street South
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WI 33 / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Ridgeview Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 10.4 mi | 17m |
| Lang Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 16th Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| George Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Rose Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Saint Joseph, WI.
Start on US 53; CTH B
Turn left onto CTH B
Turn right onto WI 35
Continue on WI 35
Continue on WI 35
Turn left
Turn straight onto CTH F
Turn right onto 16th Street South
Turn left onto WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Turn right onto Ridgeview Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in North La Crosse on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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