Origin
Reedsburg, WI
Afternoon in Reedsburg on Friday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
78.6 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reedsburg, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 33, State Highway 33 & 58, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.29 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.
Midpoint
39.3 miles from Reedsburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 78.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and State Highway 33 & 58. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.4 miles on State Highway 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and State Highway 33 & 58. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 1h 59m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (WI 33; CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (WI 33 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58
Turn right onto WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58
Navigation decision point
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WI 33; CTH G / County Highway G
Turn left onto WI 33; CTH G / County Highway G
Navigation decision point
4
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
WI 33 / Front Street
Turn left onto WI 33 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
WI 35 / West Avenue South
Turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 63.4 mi | 1h 33m |
| State Highway 33 & 58 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South East Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Adams Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 33
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reedsburg, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on WI 23; WI 33
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on WI 23; WI 33
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on WI 33
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 33
4
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto WI 33; WI 58
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33 & 58
6
Continue on South East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South East Street
7
Turn left onto WI 33; CTH G
507 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Highway G
8
Continue on WI 33; CTH G
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
9
Continue on State Highway 33
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 33
10
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Continue on WI 33; WI 80; WI 82
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 33
12
Continue on WI 33; WI 80; WI 82
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Water Avenue
13
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
14
Continue on WI 33; WI 82
14 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 33
15
Continue on WI 33
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hillsboro Road
16
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 33
17
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
18
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cashton Avenue
19
Continue on WI 33
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 33
20
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Street
21
Turn left onto WI 33
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Front Street
22
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 33
23
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 33
24
Continue on WI 33
27 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 33
25
Turn slight left onto Adams Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Adams Street
26
Turn right onto WI 35
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Avenue South
27
Arrive at destination
WI 35
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Reedsburg, WI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Reedsburg, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reedsburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Reedsburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 33 for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Reedsburg, WI · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Reedsburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 33 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.29 one way
$24.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
2:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Wilton, WI
39 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
3 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
1h 59m 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 Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 33, State Highway 33 & 58, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Reedsburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.29 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.
The drive from Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 1h 59m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (WI 33; WI 58 / State Highway 33 & 58): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (WI 33; CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (WI 33 / Front Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Reedsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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