Origin
Brockway, WI
Morning in Brockway on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockway, 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 13m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockway, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
Brockway to La Crosse is 53.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via State Highway 27 and I 90, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip that mostly uses major highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transfer between these two points. Given the short duration, it's easily doable as a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 27 | 24.4 mi | 33m |
| I 90 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| WI 16 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Black River Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 16th Street South | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Black River Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 27
— 24.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockway, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on Armstrong Avenue
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto WI 27
24 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 27
4
Continue on WI 27; WI 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Black River Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 27
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Black River Street
6
Continue on WI 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black River Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 90
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 90
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 5
Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
10
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 16
11
Continue on Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
12
Turn right onto CTH F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto 16th Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street South
14
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto WI 35
326 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Avenue South
16
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Brockway, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 27 / State Highway 27
Turn left onto WI 27 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WI 27 / South Black River Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 27 / South Black River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
45.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
5
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$8.30 one way
$16.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Leon, WI
27 mi in
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
24 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
1h 13m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 90% of the trip on major roads like State Highway 27 and I 90. You'll experience a longest stretch of 24.4 miles on State Highway 27 before transitioning to other routes. Expect a consistent cruising experience for most of the drive, with minimal time spent on surface roads. The high highway percentage suggests frequent exits and merges as you navigate between these Wisconsin locations.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on State Highway 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 27 and I 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 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 13m drive. You will face about 11 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 (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (WI 27 / South Black River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brockway, WI to La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Onalaska along the way.
Onalaska
45.5 mi in
|
~57m
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 13m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on State Highway 27. 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 (East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (WI 27 / South Black River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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