Origin
Brice Prairie, WI
Morning in Brice Prairie on Sunday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brice Prairie, 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
28m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brice Prairie, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
Brice Prairie, WI to La Crosse, WI is 14.2 miles and takes about 28m via US 53, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's very manageable for a single day. Given the brief distance, this trip is ideal for those looking for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger itinerary without significant time commitment. It's a straightforward journey with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| WI 16 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road ZN | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 16th Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| WI 157 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road OT | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road Z | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brice Prairie, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on CTH ZZ
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway ZZ
2
At end of road, turn left onto CTH ZN
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road ZN
3
At end of road, turn right onto CTH Z; CTH ZN
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road Z
4
Continue on CTH ZN
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road ZN
5
Turn right onto CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road OT
6
Continue on CTH OT
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Highway OT
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge onto US 53
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 53
9
Turn straight onto WI 157
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 157
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Turn straight onto WI 16
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 16
12
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
13
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
15
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35
326 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
17
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH ZN / County Road ZN
At end of road, turn left onto CTH ZN / County Road ZN
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH Z; CTH ZN / County Road Z
At end of road, turn right onto CTH Z; CTH ZN / County Road Z
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CTH OT / County Road OT
Turn right onto CTH OT / County Road OT
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CTH F / Main Street
Turn right onto CTH F / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
9:47 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
20 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
28m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate US 53, WI 16, and County Road ZN. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on US 53, offering a consistent pace. As you travel, the character shifts between more direct highway driving and local road sections, providing a varied, though not overly complex, driving experience. It’s a route that balances efficiency with a touch of local flavor.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CTH ZN / County Road ZN.
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 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH ZN / County Road ZN): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CTH Z; CTH ZN / County Road Z): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CTH OT / County Road OT): 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 28m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on US 53. 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: at 0.3 miles (CTH ZN / County Road ZN): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CTH Z; CTH ZN / County Road Z): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CTH OT / County Road OT): 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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