Origin
North La Crosse, WI
Late night in North La Crosse on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North La Crosse, WI to Spring Green, 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 24m
Distance
94 mi
151 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Spring Green, WI
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Trip Overview
North La Crosse, WI to Spring Green, WI is 94 miles and takes about 2 hours 24 minutes via State Highway 56 and US Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on highways, making it a practical choice for a quick getaway or a leg of a larger adventure. Plan for a single-day excursion, as the duration allows for plenty of flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from North La Crosse, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 56 | 28.5 mi | 38m |
| US 14 | 21.3 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 14 | 20.5 mi | 29m |
| North Main Street | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Mormon Coulee Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 80 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Copeland Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 56
— 28.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North La Crosse, WI and Spring Green, WI.
1
Start on US 53; CTH B
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Rose Street
2
Continue on US 53
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Copeland Avenue
3
Continue on US 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Copeland Avenue
4
Continue on US 53
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street North
5
Continue on US 14; US 61
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
137 ft
·
4 sec
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South Avenue
7
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
128 ft
·
3 sec
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South Avenue
9
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mormon Coulee Road
11
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mormon Coulee Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
211 ft
·
4 sec
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US 14; US 61
13
Continue on US 14; US 61
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 14; US 61
14
Turn straight onto US 14; US 61; WI 27
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto WI 56; WI 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Decker Street
16
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Highland Road
17
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 56
18
Continue on WI 56; WI 131
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Commercial Street
19
Turn right onto WI 56
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on WI 56
17 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 56
21
At end of road, turn right onto WI 80
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 80
22
Continue on WI 80
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Allison Park Drive
23
Continue on WI 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn slight left
362 ft
·
17 sec
25
Continue on US 14
20 mi
·
29 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto Pearl Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Road
27
Turn left onto Kennedy Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Road
28
Continue on West Madison Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison Street
29
Arrive at destination
Madison Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under 2.5 hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for departure. You could easily leave in the morning and be in Spring Green with plenty of the day left, or depart after lunch. There are no recommended stops listed, so you can decide on your own pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $15, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before you hit the longer stretches on State Highway 56. Since it's a short drive, you can be spontaneous with your timing.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from North La Crosse, WI, or about 1h 16m 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 21 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Green, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North La Crosse, 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 North La Crosse, WI
This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from North La Crosse, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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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
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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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
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 14; US 61
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
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WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street
Turn left onto WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.70 one way
$29.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Spring Green, WI
Late night in Spring Green on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
2h 24m 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?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the 94 miles on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 28.5 miles on State Highway 56 before transitioning to US Highway 14. Expect a more rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with fewer exits and more open road once you're off the most direct highway segments. The remaining 23% of the route will be on surface roads.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 56 and US 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue.
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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.9 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 94 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / South Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.9 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Green, 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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