Origin
La Crosse, WI
Late night in La Crosse on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Crosse, WI to Spring Green, 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
2h 15m
Distance
90.6 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 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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Spring Green, WI
Lauri Poldre
Trip Overview
La Crosse to Spring Green is 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m via State Highway 56 and US 14, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the same region. It's a straightforward trip that should fit easily into a single day, offering a smooth transition between your starting and ending points. You'll likely find it a practical choice for a short hop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 56 | 28.5 mi | 38m |
| US 14 | 21.3 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 14 | 20.5 mi | 29m |
| North Main Street | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Mormon Coulee Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 80 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Decker Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 56
— 28.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse, WI and Spring Green, WI.
1
Start on WI 35
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Avenue South
2
Continue on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue South
3
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
224 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
6
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mormon Coulee Road
8
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mormon Coulee Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
211 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 14; US 61
10
Continue on US 14; US 61
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 14; US 61
11
Turn straight onto US 14; US 61; WI 27
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto WI 56; WI 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Decker Street
13
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highland Road
14
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 56
15
Continue on WI 56; WI 131
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Commercial Street
16
Turn right onto WI 56
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on WI 56
17 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 56
18
At end of road, turn right onto WI 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 80
19
Continue on WI 80
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Allison Park Drive
20
Continue on WI 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
21
Turn slight left
362 ft
·
17 sec
22
Continue on US 14
20 mi
·
29 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto Pearl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Road
24
Turn left onto Kennedy Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Road
25
Continue on West Madison Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
26
Arrive at destination
Madison Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 15m drive, leaving in the morning gives you plenty of flexibility. Since it's a relatively short trip at 90.6 miles, you don't need to rush. You can easily complete it in one day without needing to split it up. Given the $14 fuel cost, filling up before you leave La Crosse is a good idea to ensure you have enough gas. Pay attention to signage as you transition from the primary highways to the final approach into Spring Green.
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 45.3 miles from La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 20 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Green, 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 90.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from La Crosse, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 56 for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 14; US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street
Turn left onto WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.16 one way
$28.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 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 | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Spring Green, WI
Late night in Spring Green on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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 route is mostly highway driving, with 80% of the 90.6 miles on State Highway 56 and US 14. Your longest continuous stretch on a highway will be 28.5 miles on State Highway 56. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more local roads as you approach Spring Green. The feel will be consistent highway travel for the majority of the trip.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on State Highway 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 56 and US 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue.
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 15m drive. You will face about 11 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 (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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
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 2h 15m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on State Highway 56. 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: at 0.7 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Green, 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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