Origin
Washington, WI
Morning in Washington on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
5h 58m
Distance
315 mi
507 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 315 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lobdell Point Road, Washington Island Ferry Line, Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.85 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
157.5 miles from Washington, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 315 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lobdell Point Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Washington, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lobdell Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Island Ferry Line | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 57 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ripon Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lobdell Point Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Main Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Road
2
Turn right onto Lobdell Point Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lobdell Point Road
3
Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line
4.2 mi
·
30 min
·
Washington Island Ferry Line
4
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
5
Continue on State Highway 42
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 42
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 42
10 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 42
7
Turn left onto State Highway 57
27 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 57
8
Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
10
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42
12
Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 42/57
13
Continue on State Highway 57
33 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 57
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43 North: Interstate 41
15
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 41 South: Appleton
17
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
58 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
WI 44, WI 91
19
Keep slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn right onto Ripon Rd
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Rd
21
Continue on State Highway 44
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 44
22
Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oshkosh Street
23
Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fond du Lac Street
24
Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 23 & 49
25
Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 23
26
Continue on South Fulton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fulton Street
27
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Turn left
151 ft
·
3 sec
29
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 2nd Street
30
Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
31
Continue on East Montello Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Montello Street
32
Continue on West Montello Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Montello Street
33
Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Underwood Avenue
34
Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
35
Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 82
36
Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ormsby Street
37
Continue on State Highway 82
25 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 82
38
Keep slight right
279 ft
·
5 sec
39
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
40
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
41
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
43
Turn left onto Rose Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
44
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 157.5 miles from Washington, WI, or about 2h 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.5 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
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 Washington, 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 Washington, WI
This is one driving day of about 315 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington, 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 157.5 mi from Washington, WI · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 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 157.5 miles from Washington, 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
$47.85 one way
$95.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.74 | $105.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.47 | $118.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.98 | $139.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.07 | $15.12 |
| Efficient EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.56 | $12.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126 | 1 | $44.10 | $20.16 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in North La Crosse on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 58m 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 Washington, WI to North La Crosse, WI covers 315 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lobdell Point Road, Washington Island Ferry Line, Highway 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.5 miles from Washington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.85 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 5h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Washington, WI to North La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Washington, WI to North La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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