Origin
Black River Falls, WI
Late night in Black River Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black River Falls, WI to La Crosse, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black River Falls, WI
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La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Black River Falls to La Crosse, you are in for a quick 46.8-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Highway 108, State Highway 54, and WI 16 to complete the connection. With a fuel cost estimate of just $7, this is a very budget-friendly transit between these two Wisconsin cities. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the route is straightforward and efficient. It is a manageable drive that allows you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 108 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 54 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| WI 16 | 11 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 16th Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Melrose Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 108
— 16.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black River Falls, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto WI 54
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto WI 54
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South 10th Street
5
Turn right onto WI 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Melrose Street
6
Continue on WI 54
14 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 54
7
Continue on WI 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
8
Turn straight onto WI 108
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sparta Street
9
Continue on WI 108
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 108
10
Continue on WI 108
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 108
11
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn straight onto WI 16; CTH C
11 mi
·
17 min
·
WI 16; CTH C
13
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
14
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
16
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35
326 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
18
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Black River Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 54 / Main Street
Turn left onto WI 54 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 54 / South 10th Street
Turn left onto WI 54 / South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
CTH F / Main Street
Turn right onto CTH F / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
WI 35 / West Avenue South
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You should anticipate a steady pace as you transition between the state highways that make up the bulk of the transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 16.5-mile segment on State Highway 108. Because this route relies heavily on major state roads, the driving experience remains consistent rather than technical or winding. You will find that the road maintains a predictable rhythm, allowing you to settle into a comfortable flow for the duration of the 46.8-mile trek.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on State Highway 108.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 108 and State Highway 54. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 54 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 54 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in La Crosse, WI
Full guide →La Crosse is a city in the Coulee Region of Southwest Wisconsin on the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of La Crosse County. It's nestled between the river and picturesque bluffs that rise behind it. With a city population of around 50,000 and the metropolitan area just under 100,000, La Crosse offers visitors plenty of activities to do and sights to see, without the overwhelming hustle and bustle of bigger cities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on State Highway 108. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 54 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 54 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Crosse, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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