Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Night in Paddock Lake on Sunday
Local time
10:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
227.4 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 227.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 245th Avenue, 69th Place, 248th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.54 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
113.7 miles from Paddock Lake, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 227.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
245th Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paddock Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 245th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 69th Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 248th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 75th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Geneva Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
245th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
244th Avenue
2
Continue on 245th Avenue
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
245th Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 69th Place
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
69th Place
4
Turn left onto 248th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
248th Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto 75th Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
75th Street
6
Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Geneva Road
7
Continue on State Highway 50
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
8
Take the exit slight right
7.8 mi
·
8 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
13
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 14: Darien, Janesville
15
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
3 sec
16
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
17
Turn left
11 mi
·
15 min
18
Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
10 ft
·
1 sec
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I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
20
Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
21
Merge slight left
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
22
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42 mi
·
45 min
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I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
25
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Rose Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 113.7 miles from Paddock Lake, WI, or about 1h 47m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paddock Lake, 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 Paddock Lake, WI
This is one driving day of about 227.4 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paddock Lake, 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 113.7 mi from Paddock Lake, WI · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 113.7 miles from Paddock Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North La Crosse, WI
The final approach into North 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 North 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
$34.54 one way
$69.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.08 | $76.15 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.52 | $101.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.90 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.84 | $14.55 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
North La Crosse, WI
Night in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
10:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
2 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 35m 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 Paddock Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 227.4 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 245th Avenue, 69th Place, 248th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 miles from Paddock Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.54 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 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paddock Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paddock Lake, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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