Origin
Cadott, WI
Night in Cadott on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cadott, WI to North 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
2h 20m
Distance
95.1 mi
153 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cadott, WI
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North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Cadott to North La Crosse covers 95.1 miles across the Wisconsin Midwest, making for a straightforward 2-hour and 20-minute journey. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $14 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits your plans. By sticking primarily to US Highway 53 and State Highway 27, you maintain a steady pace throughout the trip. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two points that avoids the complexity of longer, multi-day road trips.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Cadott, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 53 | 34.9 mi | 49m |
| State Highway 27 | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| US 53 | 18.9 mi | 23m |
| Ekern Street | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| County Highway R | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| 10th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Rose Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Lincoln Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 53
— 34.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cadott, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto CTH X
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Chippewa Street
3
Turn right onto WI 27
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 27
4
Turn right onto US 12; CTH G
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Street
5
Continue on US 12; WI 27
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 12; WI 27
6
Turn left onto CTH R
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway R
7
Continue on CTH R
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road R
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 10
9
Continue on US 10
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
10th Street
10
Turn left onto US 53
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harmony Street
11
Continue on US 53
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 53
12
Continue on US 53
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Ekern Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ervin Street
14
Continue on US 53
24 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 53
15
Turn left onto US 53; WI 93; WI 54
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US 53; WI 93; WI 54
16
Take the exit onto US 53
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 53
17
Take the exit onto I 90; US 53
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 90; US 53
Exit 3
Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
18
Turn left onto US 53; WI 35
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 53; CTH B
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 95.1-mile trek, consider departing during off-peak hours to ensure a smooth transition between US Highway 53 and State Highway 27. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about extensive rest stops, but pacing yourself helps maintain focus on the highway segments. Be mindful that with a $14 fuel estimate, you should easily complete the trip on a single tank of gas. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep a close watch on your GPS when shifting from US 53 onto State Highway 27, as these transitions are where the road character changes most significantly. Leverage the simplicity of this trip to enjoy a stress-free, direct commute through the region.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Cadott, WI, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 miles.
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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Cadott, 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 Cadott, WI
This is one driving day of about 95.1 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Cadott, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 53 for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Cadott, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 93.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH X / East Chippewa Street
Turn left onto CTH X / East Chippewa Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 27 / State Highway 27
Turn right onto WI 27 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
4
28.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 10 / US Highway 10
At end of road, turn right onto US 10 / US Highway 10
Navigation decision point
5
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 53 / Ervin Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 53 / Ervin Street
Navigation decision point
6
93.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
I 90; US 53
Take the exit onto I 90; US 53 toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward US 53 South, WI 35: La Crosse, Onalaska
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.87 one way
$29.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.32 | $32.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.00 | $41.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
North La Crosse, WI
Night in North La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:13PM CDT until April 13 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 8:13PM CDT until April 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
68°F
Whitehall, WI
48 mi in
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
7 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
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is defined by a mix of fast-moving stretches and regional road transitions, with 78% of your time spent on major highways. You will find yourself navigating US Highway 53 for the majority of the journey, which includes the longest uninterrupted segment of 34.9 miles. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like US 53 and State Highway 27, you can expect a fairly consistent driving experience. While it lacks the stop-and-go nature of city driving, the road profile remains functional rather than purely scenic. Staying alert is key, as the transition between these highway types dictates the overall rhythm of your time behind the wheel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.9 mi on US Highway 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 53 and State Highway 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CTH X / East Chippewa 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 2h 20m 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 0.2 miles (CTH X / East Chippewa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,085 ft
786 ft
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
433 ft
Highest Point
1,085 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
299 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 95.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.9 miles on US Highway 53. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CTH X / East Chippewa Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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