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Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Angelo, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States

North La Crosse, WI

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Angelo, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 28.4-mile trip from North La Crosse to Angelo is an incredibly efficient drive. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize US 53 and I-90 to navigate between these two Midwestern points. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel makes this a very economical choice for travelers. Because the route is so short and straightforward, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you have a full afternoon or just a few hours, this transit is simple to manage without complex logistics.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 53 14 mi 15m
I 90 7.8 mi 8m
South Black River Street 2.1 mi 3m
Angelo Road 1.6 mi 2m
Rose Street 1.2 mi 2m
West Montgomery Street 1 mi 1m
County Highway Q 0.2 mi <1m
Gateway Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 53 — 14 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Angelo, WI.

1

Start on US 53; CTH B

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rose Street
2

Take the exit onto US 53

14 mi · 15 min · US 53
3

Continue on I 90

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 90
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 25 Toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
5

Keep slight left at fork

169 ft · 4 sec
6

Turn left onto WI 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Black River Street
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 27

87 ft · 1 sec · South Black River Street
8

Continue on WI 27

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Black River Street
9

Turn right onto West Montgomery Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Montgomery Street
10

Turn left onto WI 21

1.6 mi · 2 min · Angelo Road
11

Turn left onto CTH Q

0.2 mi · 26 sec · County Highway Q
12

Turn right onto Gateway Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Gateway Avenue
13

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

52 ft · 2 sec · Grand Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 23 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
23 mi into trip | ~26m 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
23.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
24.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | WI 27 / South Black River Street

Enter roundabout onto WI 27 / South Black River Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
25.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | West Montgomery Street

Turn right onto West Montgomery Street

Navigation decision point

5
28.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | Grand Avenue

Turn right onto Grand Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.87 $9.75
premium $4.89 $5.47 $10.93
diesel $5.61 $6.27 $12.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

North La Crosse, WI

Night in North La Crosse on Saturday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

33°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NW 14 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:30PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:29PM CDT until April 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Angelo, WI

Night in Angelo on Saturday

Local time

11:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

36 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

35m 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?

This journey is characterized by a highway-focused profile, with 77% of the trip spent on high-speed roads. You will find a mix of fast interstate travel and local access, starting with a significant 14-mile stretch on US 53. Transitioning onto I-90 allows you to cover the bulk of the distance quickly, while the final connection via South Black River Street brings you into Angelo. The experience is functional and direct rather than winding or technical. Expect a steady, predictable pace as you move through the landscape, as the majority of your time will be spent maintaining highway speeds.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on US 53.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and I 90. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.

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 28.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.2 miles (WI 27 / South Black River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 North La Crosse, WI to Angelo, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Melvina along the way.

Melvina

23 mi in | ~26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14 miles on US 53. 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 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.2 miles (WI 27 / South Black River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Angelo, 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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