Origin
Saint Joseph, WI
Late night in Saint Joseph on Friday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Joseph, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Joseph, WI
Andrés Oliver Joya Zapata
North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Joseph, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 28m 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, Lang Drive, 16th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and Lang Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 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 11 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 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and Lang Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 33 / State Highway 33.
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 28m drive. You will face about 6 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 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (16th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (CTH F / Main 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
16th Street South
Turn right onto 16th Street South
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CTH F / Main Street
Turn left onto CTH F / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WI 35 / West Avenue North
Turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 53; CTH B / Rose Street
Turn right onto US 53; CTH B / Rose Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 10.4 mi | 17m |
| Lang Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 16th Street South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| George Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Rose Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 33
— 10.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Ridgeview Drive
86 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ridgeview Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto WI 33
10 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 33
3
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jackson Street
4
Turn right onto 16th Street South
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
5
Turn left onto CTH F
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto WI 35
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue North
7
Continue on WI 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lang Drive
8
Continue on WI 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
George Street
9
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
10
Turn right onto US 53; CTH B
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rose Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 53; CTH B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in North La Crosse on Friday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
25 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Joseph, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 33, Lang Drive, 16th Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Saint Joseph, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 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 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (16th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (CTH F / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Joseph, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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