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Trip from La Crosse, WI to Port Washington, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
202.3 mi
326 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
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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Port Washington, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
La Crosse, WI to Port Washington, WI is 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m via I 90 and State Highways 33/16, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct journey with minimal complexity, where the focus is on reaching your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.1 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 99.6 mi | 1h 46m |
| State Highway 33 | 36 mi | 52m |
| State Highway 16 | 22.6 mi | 31m |
| US 151 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| West Washington Street | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| WI 16 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| WI 33 | 4 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 51 & State Highway 16 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 46m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,282 veh/hr typical · worst 1,894
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Port Washington, WI.
1
Start on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Avenue South
2
Turn right
350 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto CTH F
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
4
Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Losey Boulevard North
5
Continue on WI 16
4.5 mi
·
8 min
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WI 16
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 90
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 106
Toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
9
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto WI 33
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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WI 33
11
Turn right onto US 51; WI 16
1.6 mi
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3 min
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West Wisconsin Street
12
Continue on US 51; WI 16
2.8 mi
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4 min
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US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
13
Turn left onto WI 16
23 mi
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31 min
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State Highway 16
14
Continue on WI 16; WI 60
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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James Street
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
16
Merge onto US 151
13 mi
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15 min
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US 151
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
18
Keep slight right at fork
228 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto WI 33
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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Park Avenue
20
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 33
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Washington Street
22
Turn left onto WI 33
0.3 mi
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26 sec
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Main Street
23
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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Barstow Street
24
Turn straight onto WI 33
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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Vine Street
25
Turn right onto WI 33; CTH E
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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East Lake Street
26
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
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12 min
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State Highway 33
27
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
150 ft
·
2 sec
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State Highway 33
28
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 33
29
Continue on WI 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
30
Continue on WI 33; CTH W
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 33
31
Continue on WI 33; WI 144
5.6 mi
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11 min
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West Washington Street
32
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
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12 min
·
State Highway 33
33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
210 ft
·
3 sec
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State Highway 33
34
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
35
Continue on WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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West Dekora Street
36
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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East Green Bay Avenue
37
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
108 ft
·
1 sec
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East Green Bay Avenue
38
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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East Green Bay Avenue
39
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
40
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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East Green Bay Avenue
41
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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State Highway 33
42
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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West Grand Avenue
43
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
104 ft
·
1 sec
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West Grand Avenue
44
Continue on WI 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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West Grand Avenue
45
Turn right onto South Webster Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
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South Webster Street
46
Arrive at destination
South Webster Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 4 hours, this route is easily completed in a single day. Leaving La Crosse in the morning should give you ample time to reach Port Washington before evening. While the drive is not excessively long, the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 90 is nearly 100 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you hit that segment if your tank is low. Given the manageable duration, you have flexibility to depart when convenient, but aim to leave mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.1 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Washington, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, WI
This is one driving day of about 202.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from La Crosse, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.1 miles from La Crosse, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Bangor Rest Area 15
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Sparta Rest Area 16
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Mauston Rest Area 10
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 152.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
106.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
5
106.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
152.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
5
152.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.63 one way
$67.27 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.64 | $73.27 |
| premium | $5.18 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $42.61 | $85.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.24 | $9.71 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.70 | $8.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.9 | 1 | $28.32 | $12.95 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
La Crosse, WI
Afternoon in La Crosse on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Port Washington, WI
Afternoon in Port Washington on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Clear
N 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
4 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 83.7
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect a significant stretch of 99.6 miles on I 90, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to State Highway 33 and then State Highway 16, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains that of a primary road journey. You'll experience a high proportion of highway driving, suitable for maintaining speed and covering distance effectively.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 33. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,085 ft
610 ft
Total Climb
725 ft
Total Descent
784 ft
Highest Point
1,085 ft
~173.4 mi in
Elevation Range
475 ft
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.
Between La Crosse, WI and Port Washington, WI, road signs point toward Baraboo and Horicon.
Baraboo
106.7 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Horicon
152.1 mi in
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~3h 4m
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 Port Washington, WI
Full guide →Port Washington is a city in Southeast Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
- • Port Washington Light — lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
- • Port Washington Downtown Historic District — historic district in Wisconsin, United States
- • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church — church in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
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 4h 24m. Total distance: 202.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 7.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Port Washington, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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