Origin
Star Prairie, WI
Late night in Star Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Star Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
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6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Star Prairie, WI
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North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Star Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 138.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 61, US 14, County Highway T for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on US 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.62 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
69.1 miles from Star Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 138.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 61 and US 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.2 miles on US 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and US 14. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (CTH T / County Highway T): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.6 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.6 mi into trip
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~34m in
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CTH T / County Highway T
Enter roundabout onto CTH T / County Highway T
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
27.6 mi into trip
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~41m in
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CTH M / County Highway M
At end of road, turn left onto CTH M / County Highway M
Navigation decision point
5
77.1 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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MN 60 / 4th Grant Boulevard West
At end of road, turn left onto MN 60 / 4th Grant Boulevard West
Navigation decision point
5
112.1 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61 / US 14;US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 30.2 mi | 36m |
| US 14 | 24.6 mi | 29m |
| County Highway T | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 35 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| County Road D | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Great River Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| US 63 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 64 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 30.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Prairie, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on CTH M
79 ft
·
7 sec
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Bridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CTH C; CTH H
4.1 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 65
4
Turn slight left
478 ft
·
22 sec
Toward WIS 64 EAST
5
Turn left onto WI 64
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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State Highway 64
6
Turn right onto CTH T
10 mi
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13 min
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County Highway T
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 12; CTH T
0.6 mi
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47 sec
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US-12
8
Continue on US 12; CTH T
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Davis Street
9
Enter roundabout onto CTH T
133 ft
·
2 sec
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County Highway T
10
Continue on CTH T
486 ft
·
27 sec
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County Highway T
11
Enter roundabout onto CTH T
144 ft
·
8 sec
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County Highway T
12
Continue on CTH T
5.0 mi
·
6 min
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County Highway T
13
At end of road, turn left onto CTH M
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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County Highway M
14
Continue on CTH Y
2.9 mi
·
7 min
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County Road Y
15
Merge onto US 63
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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US 63
16
Turn left onto CTH DD
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road DD
17
Turn left onto US 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US Highway 10
18
Turn right onto CTH D
7.1 mi
·
12 min
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County Road D
19
Turn left onto WI 35
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Great River Road
20
Continue on WI 35
11 mi
·
16 min
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State Highway 35
21
Continue on WI 35
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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3rd Street
22
Continue on WI 35
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 35
23
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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State Road 25-35
24
Continue on WI 25; WI 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
25
Continue on WI 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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State Road 25
26
Continue on WI 25
0.4 mi
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36 sec
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State Highway 25
27
Continue on WI 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
28
Continue on MN 60
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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MN 60
29
At end of road, turn left onto MN 60
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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4th Grant Boulevard West
30
Turn right onto MN 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Pembroke Avenue
31
Continue on US 61; MN 60
30 mi
·
36 min
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US 61; MN 60
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on US 14; US 61
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
33
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
162 ft
·
2 sec
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US 14;US 61
34
Continue on US 14; US 61
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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US 14;US 61
35
Continue on US 14; US 61
12 mi
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14 min
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US 14; US 61
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on US 14; US 61
8.5 mi
·
9 min
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US 14; US 61
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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I 90
38
Take the exit onto I 90
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 90
Exit 3
39
Turn right onto US 53; WI 35
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Rose Street
40
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 69.1 miles from Star Prairie, WI, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 80 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 47m 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 44m
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 Star Prairie, 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 Star Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Star Prairie, 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 US 61 for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.1 mi from Star Prairie, WI · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.1 miles from Star Prairie, 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
$21.62 one way
$43.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.61 | $53.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.53 | $61.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 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
Late night in North La Crosse on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 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
2 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 14m 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 Star Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 138.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 61, US 14, County Highway T. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 miles from Star Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.62 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (CTH T / County Highway T): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.6 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point.
The route from Star Prairie, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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