Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
112 mi
180 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
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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Spring Valley, WI
Tom Fisk
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Spring Valley, WI covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway, US 14, State Road 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.51 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
56 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 112 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Spring Valley, WI covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 90.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112 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 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 14; US 61): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto I 90
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61 toward US 14, US 61: Winona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway | 25.3 mi | 29m |
| US 14 | 24.6 mi | 30m |
| State Road 25 | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 72 | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 25 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| I 90 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| County Road T | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| County Road B | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Spring Valley, WI.
Start on US 53; CTH B
Turn left onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
Continue on US 14; US 61
Continue on US 14; US 61
Continue on US 14; US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
Continue on US 14; US 61
Continue on US 14; US 61
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
Continue on US 61
Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
Turn left onto MN 60
Turn slight right onto MN 60
Continue on WI 25
Continue on WI 25
Continue on WI 25
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto WI 25
Continue on WI 25
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto US 10; WI 25
Turn right onto WI 25
Continue on WI 25; CTH Y
Continue on WI 25
Turn left onto WI 72; CTH C
Continue on WI 72
Continue on WI 72
Turn right onto WI 72
Turn right onto WI 128; CTH T
Turn left onto CTH B
At end of road, turn left onto WI 29; CTH B
Continue on WI 29; CTH B
Turn right onto CTH B
Turn left onto CTH B
Turn right onto CTH B
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 8m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North La Crosse, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 112 miles and 2h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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.
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.51 one way
$35.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.23 | $38.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in North La Crosse on Friday
Local time
6:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
6:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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