Origin
La Crosse, WI
Late night in La Crosse on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Blair, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Crosse, WI
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Blair, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 42.5-mile journey from La Crosse to Blair is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. This route is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical choice for a local getaway. Because both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Navigating the path is simple, relying primarily on South Main Street, WI 157, and US 53 to get you to your destination. It is an ideal option if you want to keep your travel plans simple and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 17.6 mi | 25m |
| WI 157 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| US 53 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| WI 16 | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 95 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 17.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Blair, WI.
1
Start on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue South
2
Turn right
350 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto CTH F
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Losey Boulevard North
5
Continue on WI 16
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 16
6
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Turn left onto WI 157
13 mi
·
15 min
·
WI 157
8
Continue on US 53; WI 93
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 53; WI 93
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 53
18 mi
·
25 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto WI 95
495 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 95
12
Continue on WI 95
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 4th Street
13
Turn left onto WI 95
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 95
14
Turn right onto CTH S
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Broadway Street
15
Arrive at destination
CTH S
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from La Crosse, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Losey Boulevard North
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
Navigation decision point
3
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
WI 95 / State Highway 95
Turn left onto WI 95 / State Highway 95
Navigation decision point
4
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
CTH S / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto CTH S / West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Blair, WI
Late night in Blair on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Ettrick, WI
21 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between varied road types as you head north. About 52 percent of your travel will occur on highways, providing a blend of faster transit and more measured stretches. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on South Main Street, which spans 17.6 miles of the total distance. As you move from the initial roads onto WI 157 and US 53, the pace of the drive shifts, requiring you to remain alert to changing road conditions. Expect a functional, practical experience behind the wheel that balances highway efficiency with the local road segments necessary to reach Blair.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.7 miles in.
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 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in La Crosse, WI
Full guide →Founded 1842
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.
Top landmarks
- • St. Rose of Viterbo Convent — historic church in Wisconsin, United States
- • La Crosse station — train station in La Crosse, Wisconsin, US
- • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Wisconsin, United States of America
Arriving in Blair, WI
Full guide →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 3m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on South Main Street. 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blair, 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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