Origin
Rib Mountain, WI
Evening in Rib Mountain on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
140 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rib Mountain, WI
Tom Fisk
North La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Camelia Lane, Bellflower Street, Fern Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.26 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
70 miles from Rib Mountain, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 140 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Camelia Lane 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Camelia Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bellflower Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fern Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Violet Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rib Mountain Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 34 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Camelia Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rib Mountain, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on the route
443 ft
·
26 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Camelia Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Camelia Lane
3
Turn left onto Bellflower Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellflower Street
4
Turn left onto Fern Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fern Lane
5
Turn left onto Violet Lane
282 ft
·
13 sec
·
Violet Lane
6
Continue on State Park Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Park Road
7
Continue on Rib Mountain Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Rib Mountain Drive
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
9
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
11
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
12
Keep slight right
200 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn straight onto State Highway 34
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 34
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 34
15
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 34
16
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 10
18
Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
19
Turn left onto Victory Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Victory Road
20
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
22
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue South
23
Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wisconsin River Drive
24
Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Letendre Avenue
25
Continue on State Highway 54
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 54
26
Turn left onto County Highway G
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway G
27
Continue on State Highway 173
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 173
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 80
29
Continue on State Highway 173
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 173
30
Continue on State Highway 173
24 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 173
31
Turn right onto State Highway 21
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 21
32
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
33
Continue on State Highway 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
34
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
35
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
37
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
43 min
38
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
39
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
40
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 70 miles from Rib Mountain, WI, or about 1h 15m 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 Rib Mountain, 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 Rib Mountain, WI
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rib Mountain, 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 70 mi from Rib Mountain, WI · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70 miles from Rib Mountain, 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
$21.26 one way
$42.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.10 | $62.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Evening in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
6:47 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
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
2h 31m 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 Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 140 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Camelia Lane, Bellflower Street, Fern Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70 miles from Rib Mountain, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.26 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 Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rib Mountain, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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