Origin
Redgranite, WI
Afternoon in Redgranite on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redgranite, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
121.4 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redgranite, WI
Engin Akyurt
North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redgranite, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 121.4 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Highway 21, East Follett Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.98 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
60.7 miles from Redgranite, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 41.3 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 21 | 31.3 mi | 44m |
| East Follett Drive | 28.9 mi | 40m |
| East 3rd Street | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| I 94 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Rose Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Division Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Bannerman Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 41.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redgranite, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on WI 21; CTH EE
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn left onto East Division Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Division Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto South Fair Street
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Fair Street
7
Turn right onto West Division Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Division Street
8
Continue on WI 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
9
Continue on WI 21
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wautoma Road
10
Continue on WI 21
29 mi
·
40 min
·
East Follett Drive
11
Continue on WI 21
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 3rd Street
12
Continue on WI 21; CTH H
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 21
13
Continue on WI 21
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on WI 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
16
Merge onto I 94
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 147
Toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
18
Merge onto I 90
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 90
19
Take the exit onto I 90; US 53
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 90; US 53
Exit 3
Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
20
Turn left onto US 53; WI 35
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 53; CTH B
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 60.7 miles from Redgranite, WI, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 27 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 18m
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 Redgranite, 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 Redgranite, WI
This is one driving day of about 121.4 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Redgranite, 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 41.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Redgranite, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Fair Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Fair Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Division Street
Turn right onto West Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 147
Toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
6
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
I 90; US 53
Take the exit onto I 90; US 53 toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.98 one way
$37.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.80 | $53.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.62 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
North La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Friendship, WI
61 mi in
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
24 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 43m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 25.1
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
121.4 mi in 2h 43m, mostly highway — 41.3 mi of that is on I 90.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (South Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (West Division Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redgranite, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Albert Lea along the way.
Albert Lea
77.8 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 121.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.3 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (South Fair Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (West Division Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North La Crosse, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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