Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Tichigan, WI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

205.7 mi

331 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

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 Tichigan, WI covers 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 94, US 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.3 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.16 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

102.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 205.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.3 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 15 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 120.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 53.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.5 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 53

Take the exit onto US 53

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

8

135.5 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee

8

187.1 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Take the exit toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha

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 291 Toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha

9

187.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, Waukesha Bypass, Meadowbrook Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, W...

4

205.7 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | North Lake Drive

Turn left onto North Lake Drive

Navigation decision point

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 Tichigan, WI, road signs point toward Cth G: Pewaukee, Waukesha and Waukesha Bypass.

Cth G: Pewaukee

187.1 mi in | ~3h 22m

Waukesha

187.1 mi in | ~3h 22m

Waukesha Bypass

187.3 mi in | ~3h 22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	120.3 mi	2h 8m
I 94	51.6 mi	55m
US 53	14 mi	15m
Les Paul Parkway	5.6 mi	9m
State Highway 164	5.2 mi	7m
Big Bend Drive	4.8 mi	7m
Meadowbrook Road	1.9 mi	3m
Rose Street	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 120.3 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

120 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 90

Use the straight lane.

4

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

52 mi · 55 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 291 Toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Keep slight right at fork

253 ft · 6 sec

Toward WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, Waukesha Bypass, Meadowbrook Road Use the straight / left / right lanes.

7

Turn right onto WI 318

1.9 mi · 3 min · Meadowbrook Road

8

Continue on US 18

5.6 mi · 9 min · Les Paul Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

9

Turn right onto WI 164

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164

10

Continue on WI 164

2.3 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

11

Continue on WI 164

0.7 mi · 1 min · Clark Street

12

Continue on WI 164

2.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Drive

13

Continue on WI 164

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 164

14

Turn left onto North Lake Drive

136 ft · 6 sec · North Lake Drive

15

Arrive at destination

North Lake Drive

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 102.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.3 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 102.9 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tichigan, 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 205.7 miles and 3h 53m.

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 120.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.9 mi from North La Crosse, WI · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

103 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from North La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.3 miles.

Arriving in Tichigan, WI

The final approach into Tichigan, 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 Tichigan, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 78

Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River

Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.16 one way

$64.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.31	$70.62
premium	$4.89	$39.59	$79.17
diesel	$5.61	$45.42	$90.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.7	0	$21.60	$9.87
Efficient EV	51.4	0	$18.00	$8.23
EV Truck/SUV	82.3	1	$28.80	$13.16

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

North La Crosse, WI

Night in North La Crosse on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 6 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Destination

Tichigan, WI

Night in Tichigan on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

10 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 53m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to Tichigan, WI covers 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 94, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.9 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 $32.16 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.5 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between North La Crosse, WI and Tichigan, WI, road signs point toward Cth G: Pewaukee, Waukesha and Waukesha Bypass.

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