Origin
Mineral Point, WI
Night in Mineral Point on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mineral Point, WI to 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
2h 44m
Distance
110.8 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Point, WI
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La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
This 110.8-mile drive from Mineral Point, WI to La Crosse, WI is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 2 hours and 44 minutes. You'll spend a significant portion of your journey on State Highway 56 and US Highway 14. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. This route is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination without needing an overnight stay. The relatively short duration makes it a convenient choice for a weekend excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Mineral Point, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 56 | 28.5 mi | 38m |
| North Main St | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 14 | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 130 | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| WI 23 | 9 mi | 14m |
| North Main Street | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| WI 80 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 151 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 56
— 28.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on South Chestnut Street
325 ft
·
16 sec
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South Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto Doty Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Doty Street
3
Turn left onto WI 23; WI 39
463 ft
·
11 sec
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Commerce Street
4
Continue on WI 23; WI 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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State Highway 23
5
Turn right onto WI 23; US 151 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Dodge Street
6
Continue on WI 23; US 151 Business
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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State Highway 23
7
Take the ramp onto WI 23; US 151 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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WI 23; US 151 Business
8
Merge onto US 151; WI 23
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 151
9
Take the exit onto WI 23
8.6 mi
·
13 min
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WI 23
Toward WI 23 North: Dodgeville, Spring Green
10
Turn left onto WI 130
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 130
11
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 130
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 130
12
Continue on WI 130
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 133
13
Turn right onto State Highway 130
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 130
14
Continue on WI 130
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oak Street
15
Continue on WI 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Commercial Street
16
Continue on WI 130
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Highway 130
17
Turn left onto US 14; WI 60; WI 130
15 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right onto WI 80
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 80
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto WI 56
17 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 56
20
Continue on WI 56
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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South Main Street
21
Turn left onto WI 56; WI 131
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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West Commercial Street
22
Turn straight onto WI 56
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 56
23
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Highland Road
24
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Decker Street
25
Turn right onto US 14; US 61; WI 27
7.4 mi
·
13 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
96 ft
·
3 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
21 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main St
28
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
42 ft
·
0 sec
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Mormon Coulee Road
29
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mormon Coulee Road
30
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
31
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Avenue
32
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
113 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
33
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
34
Enter roundabout onto WI 35
16 ft
·
0 sec
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West Avenue South
35
Continue on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue South
36
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 44-minute duration, you can comfortably start your drive from Mineral Point anytime in the morning or early afternoon. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $17 for the entire trip. A good tip for this route is to plan your longest stretch on State Highway 56 to coincide with a time when you've already had a break, allowing for a focused push towards La Crosse.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Mineral Point, WI, or about 1h 20m 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mineral Point, 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 Mineral Point, WI
This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mineral Point, 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 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
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Mineral Point, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 109.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street
Turn left onto WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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WI 23
Take the exit onto WI 23 toward WI 23 North: Dodgeville, Spring Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 23 North: Dodgeville, Spring Green
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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US 14; WI 60; WI 130 / US Highway 14
Turn left onto US 14; WI 60; WI 130 / US Highway 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
78 mi into trip
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~1h 52m in
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US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
109.5 mi into trip
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~2h 41m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.32 one way
$34.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
La Crosse, WI
Night in La Crosse on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SE 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:09AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:52AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
66°F
Excelsior, WI
55 mi in
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
10 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
2h 44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 67% of this drive. You'll encounter stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 28.5 miles on State Highway 56, which offers a consistent pace. While primarily on state and US highways, the route generally maintains a steady flow, minimizing frequent stops or significant slowdowns. The road character remains largely consistent, making it a predictable and efficient journey from start to finish.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 56 and North Main St. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 110.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (WI 23): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (US 14; WI 60; WI 130 / US Highway 14): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,318 ft
669 ft
Total Climb
987 ft
Total Descent
1,360 ft
Highest Point
1,318 ft
~87.1 mi in
Elevation Range
650 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.
On the drive from Mineral Point, WI to La Crosse, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Spring Green along the way.
Spring Green
6 mi in
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~9m
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via WI 23
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 44m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at La Crosse, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (WI 23): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (US 14; WI 60; WI 130 / US Highway 14): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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