Origin
Wind Point, WI
Afternoon in Wind Point on Monday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wind Point, WI to La Crosse, WI
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
232.4 mi
374 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Wind Point, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 232.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Douglas Avenue, South Chicago Road, West Ryan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.30 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
116.2 miles from Wind Point, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 232.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Douglas Avenue 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 3h 46m 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 Wind Point, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chicago Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ryan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 119 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Douglas Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Point, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on East Four Mile Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Four Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Douglas Avenue
3
Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Chicago Road
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
5
Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
7
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
10
Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
11
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
17
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29 mi
·
31 min
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I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
20
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39 mi
·
41 min
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I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
22
Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
23
At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi
·
8 min
24
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
25
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
27
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
325 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
29
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 116.2 miles from Wind Point, WI, or about 1h 53m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 5m
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 Wind Point, 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 Wind Point, WI
This is one driving day of about 232.4 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wind Point, 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 116.2 mi from Wind Point, WI · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 116.2 miles from Wind Point, 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
$35.30 one way
$70.60 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.16 |
| Efficient EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93 | 1 | $32.54 | $14.87 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in La Crosse on Monday
Local time
2:02 PM
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
6 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
3h 46m 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 Wind Point, WI to La Crosse, WI covers 232.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Douglas Avenue, South Chicago Road, West Ryan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.2 miles from Wind Point, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.30 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 is a straightforward 3h 46m 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 Wind Point, WI to La Crosse, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wind Point, WI to La Crosse, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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