Origin
La Crosse, WI
Late night in La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Brockway, 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
52.9 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 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Brockway, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
La Crosse, WI to Brockway, WI is 52.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via State Highway 27 and I 90, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given the short distance and mostly highway profile, this route is a straightforward connection between two points. It’s a good option if you need a quick transfer or are looking for a brief drive to reach your destination without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 27 | 24.4 mi | 33m |
| I 90 | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| WI 16 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| South Black River Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Losey Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 27
— 24.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Brockway, 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
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 16
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 90
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 25
Toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
9
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn left onto WI 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Black River Street
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 27
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Black River Street
12
Continue on WI 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Black River Street
13
Continue on WI 27; WI 71
24 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 27
14
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Armstrong Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 52.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Losey Boulevard North
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
Navigation decision point
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
WI 27 / South Black River Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 27 / South Black River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
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
Brockway, WI
Late night in Brockway on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Rockland, WI
26 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 cooler 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 drive is predominantly on highways, with 90% of the 52.9 miles covered on I 90 and State Highway 27. You’ll experience a longest stretch of 24.4 miles on State Highway 27, offering a good opportunity for cruising. Expect relatively few exits and a steady pace for most of the trip, typical for routes with such a high highway percentage. The transition from highway to surface roads will be minimal, keeping the driving experience consistent.
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?
4/10
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 around 1.7 miles in near Losey Boulevard North.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 La Crosse, WI to Brockway, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Melvina along the way.
Melvina
25.6 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting 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: 52.9 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: at 1.7 miles (Losey Boulevard North): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brockway, 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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