Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Late night in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Ettrick, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North La Crosse, WI
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Ettrick, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from North La Crosse to Ettrick, you are looking at a manageable 29.3-mile trip that typically takes about 41 minutes. This straightforward drive is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via US 53, South Main Street, and Rose Street as you travel through the heart of the Midwest. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the trip is highly economical and efficient for commuters or casual travelers. Because both the origin and destination are located within Wisconsin, you can expect a familiar regional atmosphere throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 19.5 mi | 24m |
| South Main Street | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Rose Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Caroline Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 19.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Ettrick, WI.
1
Start on US 53; CTH B
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rose Street
2
Take the exit onto US 53
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 53
3
Take the exit onto US 53
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 53
Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 53
18 mi
·
22 min
·
US 53
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 53
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto Caroline Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Caroline Street
8
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn right onto CTH D
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 53
Take the exit onto US 53
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 53
Take the exit onto US 53 toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 53
Keep slight left at fork onto US 53
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CTH D / South Main Street
Turn right onto CTH D / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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.
Destination
Ettrick, WI
Late night in Ettrick on Sunday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
10 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
41m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 66% of your travel time will be spent on major routes. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 19.5-mile uninterrupted stretch on US 53, which allows for consistent speeds before you transition into local road segments. The road personality shifts from the busier urban-adjacent corridors of North La Crosse to the more localized flow near Ettrick. You should anticipate a steady, functional pace rather than a technical or winding drive, making it a reliable route if you need to reach your destination without unnecessary complications.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on US 53.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and South Main Street. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 53.
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 29.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 North La Crosse, WI to Ettrick, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Onalaska along the way.
Onalaska
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US 53
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 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 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.6 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (US 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ettrick, 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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