Origin
Ettrick, WI
Morning in Ettrick on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ettrick, 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
41m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ettrick, WI
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North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Ettrick and North La Crosse, this 29.2-mile drive is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the journey in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs across this Midwest path. Since the entire route stays within Wisconsin, you will find the transition between these two points seamless and predictable. This is a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers who prioritize speed and reliability over a meandering scenic tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 18.9 mi | 23m |
| US Highway 53 | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Rose Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 90 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Caroline Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 18.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ettrick, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
15 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on Caroline Street
481 ft
·
13 sec
·
Caroline Street
4
Turn left onto US 53
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 53
5
Turn left onto US 53; WI 93; WI 54
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US 53; WI 93; WI 54
6
Take the exit onto US 53
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 53
7
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
8
Turn left onto US 53; WI 35
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 53; CTH B
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — 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
|
Bridge Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 53 / US Highway 53
Turn left onto US 53 / US Highway 53
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 53; WI 93; WI 54
Turn left onto US 53; WI 93; WI 54
Navigation decision point
3
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 53
Take the exit onto US 53
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
10 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
41m 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?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as 94% of your travel takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 53, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving covers 18.9 miles on US 53, allowing you to settle into a consistent pace. As you approach your destination, the route transitions from regional highway travel onto Rose Street in North La Crosse. The drive feels purposeful and direct, lacking the stop-and-go intensity of dense urban navigation until the final approach.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and US Highway 53. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge 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 41m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 53 / US Highway 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 53; WI 93; WI 54): Navigation decision point.
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 Ettrick, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Onalaska along the way.
Onalaska
27.4 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 90; US 53
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 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: near the start (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 53 / US Highway 53): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 53; WI 93; WI 54): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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