Origin
Edson, WI
Night in Edson on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edson, 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 25m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edson, WI
Tom Fisk
North La Crosse, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 99.2-mile drive from Edson to North La Crosse, Wisconsin, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. You'll spend about 74% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is an economical option for a day trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34.9 miles on US Highway 53, so you won't be constantly navigating complex turns. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points within Wisconsin, ideal for those looking for an efficient trip without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Edson, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 53 | 34.9 mi | 49m |
| US 53 | 18.9 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 27 | 18.4 mi | 26m |
| Ekern Street | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| County Highway R | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| County Highway MM | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| 10th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Rose Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 53
— 34.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edson, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on CTH D; CTH V
97 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway D
2
Turn right onto CTH MM
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway MM
3
Turn left onto WI 27
18 mi
·
26 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
Given the 2-hour 25-minute duration for 99.2 miles, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart anytime, but an earlier start might allow for more flexibility should you decide to make an unplanned stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so check your tank before you leave Edson. The longest continuous stretch is 34.9 miles on US Highway 53; this means you'll have opportunities to refuel or rest before reaching that point if needed. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of a flexible schedule.
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 49.6 miles from Edson, WI, or about 1h 15m 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Edson, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Edson, WI
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Edson, 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
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Edson, 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 and 97.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH MM / County Highway MM
Turn right onto CTH MM / County Highway MM
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WI 27 / State Highway 27
Turn left onto WI 27 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 10 / US Highway 10
At end of road, turn right onto US 10 / US Highway 10
Navigation decision point
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 53 / Ervin Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 53 / Ervin Street
Navigation decision point
6
97.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 14 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 12:10AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:47PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
68°F
Whitehall, WI
50 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
34 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 25m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 99.2-mile route. Seventy-four percent of the drive is on major highways like US Highway 53 and State Highway 27, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 34.9 miles on US Highway 53, providing a consistent pace. While primarily highway-focused, be prepared for potential shifts as you transition between US and State highways. This road character suggests a drive that prioritizes direct travel over meandering scenic byways.
74% 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 US 53. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH MM / County Highway MM.
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 25m 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: near the start (CTH MM / County Highway MM): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,078 ft
648 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
775 ft
Highest Point
1,078 ft
Elevation Range
430 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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: near the start (CTH MM / County Highway MM): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 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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