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Trip from North La Crosse, WI to New Lisbon, 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 8m

Distance

60.8 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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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city in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

New Lisbon, WI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 60.8-mile drive from North La Crosse, WI, to New Lisbon, WI, is a quick 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of the journey on interstates and major roads like I-90 and US 53. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a short excursion. This trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a simple transit between two Wisconsin communities. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, and with no scheduled stops, the flexibility of a single-day drive is a major advantage.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 44.4 mi 47m
US 53 14 mi 15m
Rose Street 1.2 mi 2m
East Bridge Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Monroe Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 44.4 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and New Lisbon, 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

44 mi · 47 min · I 90
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 61 Toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
5

Keep slight right at fork

102 ft · 2 sec
6

Turn right onto WI 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Bridge Street
7

Turn left onto South Monroe Street

161 ft · 9 sec · South Monroe Street
8

Turn right

25 ft · 1 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Sparta, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sparta, WI

30 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

West Salem, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Angelo, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from North 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 60.8 — 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

6
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 61 Toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
5
59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | South Monroe Street

Turn left onto South Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

4
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.51 one way

$19.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.44 $20.87
premium $4.89 $11.70 $23.40
diesel $5.61 $13.42 $26.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.51 $3.89

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

North La Crosse, WI

Morning in North La Crosse on Sunday

Local time

11:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:12PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:12PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

New Lisbon, WI

Morning in New Lisbon on Sunday

Local time

11:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Sparta, WI

30 mi in

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

2 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 8m 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?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 60.8-mile route. The vast majority of your travel, 96%, will be on high-speed roads, primarily I-90 and US 53, with a brief segment on Rose Street. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 44.4 miles on I-90, so expect sustained highway driving for a significant portion of the journey. This character means you'll cover ground efficiently, but it also suggests a less varied driving experience compared to routes with more local roads.

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: 44.4 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 53. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 53.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from North La Crosse, WI to New Lisbon, WI is easy. At 1h 8m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m 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 44.4 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 1.2 miles (US 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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