Trip from Spring Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

212 mi

341 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 16m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 56m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 36m

3 PM

4h 40m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Spring Valley, WI

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city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

North La Crosse, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 212 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 151, State Highway 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

106 miles from Spring Valley, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 212 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 29m highway drive covering 212 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.5 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 34 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 102.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 151. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near CTH P / County Road P.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles (CTH P / County Road P): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (WI 23 / State Highway 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

18.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | CTH P / County Road P

At end of road, turn left onto CTH P / County Road P

Navigation decision point

23.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | WI 23 / State Highway 23

Merge onto WI 23 / State Highway 23

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

40.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

168.2 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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

210.2 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | I 90; US 53

Take the exit onto I 90; US 53 toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3 Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Spring Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward La Crosse along the way.

La Crosse

168.2 mi in | ~3h 40m | via I 90

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	102.5 mi	1h 50m
US 151	27.6 mi	33m
State Highway 33	27.2 mi	39m
State Highway 23	15.7 mi	18m
County Road A/M	6.3 mi	11m
County Road C	6 mi	8m
State Highway 42	5.5 mi	9m
East Cook Street	4.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 102.5 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, WI and North La Crosse, WI.

Start on CTH MM

1.4 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Road

Turn right onto WI 42

5.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 42

Continue on WI 42

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Wisconsin Drive

Turn right onto CTH A

0.6 mi · 58 sec · College Avenue

Continue on CTH A

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road A

Continue on CTH A

1.0 mi · 1 min · North College Avenue

Continue on CTH A; CTH M

6.3 mi · 11 min · County Road A/M

Continue on CTH A

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Rhine Street

Turn straight onto CTH J

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Gottfried Street

Turn left onto CTH JP

0.9 mi · 2 min · County Road JP

At end of road, turn left onto CTH P

1.3 mi · 1 min · County Road P

Continue on CTH A; CTH P

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road A/P

At end of road, turn right onto CTH A

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn slight left onto CTH A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Clark Street

Take the ramp onto CTH A

156 ft · 4 sec · CTH A

Merge onto WI 23

16 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 23

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Johnson Street

Enter roundabout onto WI 23

148 ft · 8 sec · East Johnson Street

Continue on WI 23

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Johnson Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 151

28 mi · 33 min · US 151

Turn right onto CTH C

6.0 mi · 8 min · County Road C

Turn right onto CTH A; CTH C

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Road A

Continue on CTH A; CTH C

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East State Street

At end of road, turn left onto WI 68; CTH A; CTH C

154 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 68

Continue on WI 68; CTH A; CTH C

1.0 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Continue on WI 33; CTH A

27 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

Continue on WI 33

4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto I 90; I 94

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 90; I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

42 mi · 45 min · I 90

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Take the exit onto I 90; US 53

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 90; US 53

Exit 3 Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska

Turn left onto US 53; WI 35

1.6 mi · 3 min · Rose Street

Arrive at destination

US 53; CTH B

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 106 miles from Spring Valley, WI, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.5 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 47 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106 miles or 2h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Spring Valley, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Spring Valley, WI

This is one driving day of about 212 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Spring Valley, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 102.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106 mi from Spring Valley, WI · 2h 33m into the drive

city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lodi, WI

106 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.

Popular next leg

Lodi, WI to North La Crosse, WI

122.3 mi · 2h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Fond du Lac, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Wisconsin, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106 miles from Spring Valley, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 131.6

Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River

Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.14 one way

$66.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.39	$72.78
premium	$4.89	$40.80	$81.59
diesel	$5.61	$46.81	$93.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.6	0	$22.26	$10.18
Efficient EV	53	0	$18.55	$8.48
EV Truck/SUV	84.8	1	$29.68	$13.57

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Spring Valley, WI

Afternoon in Spring Valley on Thursday

Local time

2:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North La Crosse, WI

Afternoon in North La Crosse on Thursday

Local time

2:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:28PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:26PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

47°F

Lodi, WI

106 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

30 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

4h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 212 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 151, State Highway 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106 miles from Spring Valley, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Spring Valley, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward La Crosse along the way.

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