Origin
Seymour, WI
Evening in Seymour on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
191.1 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Highway 54, East State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.88 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
95.5 miles from Seymour, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 191.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 191.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 54 | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| Rexford Avenue | — | — |
| West Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| Royalton Street | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on West Pearl Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto State Highway 54
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
4
Continue on East State Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
5
Continue on State Highway 54
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
6
Continue on Rexford Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rexford Avenue
7
Continue on West Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
8
Continue straight
18 mi
·
25 min
9
Continue on State Highway 22/54/110
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22/54/110
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Royalton Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Royalton Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Royalton Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Royalton Street
12
Continue on School Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
School Street
13
Turn slight left onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lake Street
14
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto Lakeside Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Parkway
16
Continue on CTH K
492 ft
·
8 sec
·
CTH K
17
Continue on State Highway 22
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 22
18
Continue on Western Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Western Avenue South
19
Continue on State Highway 22
24 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 22
20
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cambridge Street
22
Turn right onto West Bird Avenue
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Bird Avenue
23
Turn left onto State Highway 21
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 21
24
Continue on Wautoma Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Wautoma Road
25
Continue on East Follett Drive
29 mi
·
40 min
·
East Follett Drive
26
Continue on East 3rd Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 3rd Street
27
Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 21
28
Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East McCoy Boulevard
29
Continue on State Highway 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 21
30
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
31
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
2 min
32
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
33
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
35
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
36
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
37
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
38
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
39
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.5 miles from Seymour, WI, or about 1h 43m 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 42 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.5 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, WI
This is one driving day of about 191.1 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Seymour, 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 95.5 mi from Seymour, WI · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Seymour, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$29.88 one way
$59.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.80 | $65.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.78 | $73.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.07 | $9.17 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.75 | $12.23 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Evening in La Crosse on Thursday
Local time
6:00 PM
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
22 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
3h 26m 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 Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 191.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Highway 54, East State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.5 miles from Seymour, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Seymour, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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