Origin
Roxbury, WI
Morning in Roxbury on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Roxbury, WI to 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 24m
Distance
120.1 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxbury, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roxbury, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, US Highway 12 & State Highway 60, WI 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 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
60 miles from Roxbury, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 120.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 120.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US Highway 12 & State Highway 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.1 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US Highway 12 & State Highway 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 12.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 12
Turn right onto US 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Cla...
7
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 45
Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
6
112.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
5
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
WI 35 / West Avenue South
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roxbury, WI and La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Onalaska.
Eau Claire
26.1 mi in
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~35m
Onalaska
112.5 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 86.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| US Highway 12 & State Highway 60 | 22.1 mi | 28m |
| WI 16 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| US 12 | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road Y | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 16th Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on CTH Y
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road Y
2
Turn right onto US 12
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 12
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 12; WI 60
22 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
5
Merge onto I 90; I 94
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 90; I 94
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 90
Exit 45
Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 5
Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
8
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 16
9
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
10
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
12
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35
326 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
14
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 60 miles from Roxbury, WI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 12m 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 53m
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 Roxbury, 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.
+
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 Roxbury, WI
This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Roxbury, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Roxbury, WI · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Roxbury, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 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.
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
$18.78 one way
$37.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.52 | $53.03 |
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 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 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.69 |
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
La Crosse, WI
Morning in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
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
19 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 24m 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 Roxbury, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US Highway 12 & State Highway 60, WI 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60 miles from Roxbury, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.78 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roxbury, WI and La Crosse, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Onalaska.
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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