Origin
Oak Grove, WI
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
155.4 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 155.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road A, Highway 33, Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.30 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
77.7 miles from Oak Grove, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 155.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 155.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road A 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road A | — | — |
| Highway 33 | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| WI 16 | — | — |
| James Street | — | — |
| Highway 16 | — | — |
| Highway 51 | — | — |
| East Wisconsin Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Arbor Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Arbor Road
2
Turn right onto County Road A
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road A
3
Turn left onto State Highway 33
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 33
4
Continue on Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Park Avenue
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
8
Keep slight right
240 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto James Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
James Street
10
Continue on State Highway 16
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 16
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
12
Continue on East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wisconsin Street
13
Turn left onto West Cook Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cook Street
14
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
15
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
17
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
18
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
19
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
20
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
22
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from Oak Grove, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Grove, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Oak Grove, WI
This is one driving day of about 155.4 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Oak Grove, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.7 mi from Oak Grove, WI · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Oak Grove, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Crosse, WI
The final approach into La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, 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
$24.30 one way
$48.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in La Crosse on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
2h 40m 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 Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 155.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road A, Highway 33, Park Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 miles from Oak Grove, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.30 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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