Origin
Lemonweir, WI
Morning in Lemonweir on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lemonweir, 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
1h 19m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemonweir, WI
Marie Martin
North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
This 70.3-mile drive from Lemonweir to North La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a quick 1 hour and 19-minute journey that's perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on I-90, with a brief stretch on State Highway 82 and Rose Street, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This trip stays within the Midwest region, providing a familiar driving landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| State Highway 82 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Rose Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 19th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 65.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemonweir, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on 19th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
19th Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 82
3
Keep slight right at fork
278 ft
·
5 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 90; I 94
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 90; I 94
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 90
Exit 45
Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Lemonweir, 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 65.8 miles.
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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 68.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 82 / State Highway 82
Turn left onto WI 82 / State Highway 82
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 45
Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
6
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
North La Crosse, WI
Morning in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
11:16 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
12 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 19m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 96% of the 70.3 miles covered on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 65.8 miles on I-90, offering a consistent pace for most of your journey. While the majority of the route is on high-speed roads, there's a brief transition onto State Highway 82 and Rose Street, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed before reaching your destination. This drive is about efficient travel rather than winding backroads.
96% 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: 65.8 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WI 82 / State Highway 82.
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 19m 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: at 0.8 miles (WI 82 / State Highway 82): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Lemonweir, WI to North La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward La Crosse along the way.
La Crosse
26.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 90
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.8 miles on I 90. 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 0.8 miles (WI 82 / State Highway 82): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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