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Trip from Springville, WI to La Crosse, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

26.5 mi

43 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 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Springville, WI, WI

Springville, WI

Tom Fisk

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

La Crosse, WI

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Trip Overview

Springville to La Crosse is 26.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via US 14, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from one Midwest locale to another. The route offers a mix of driving experiences, making it a straightforward option for a quick hop between these two points. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger Wisconsin adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 14 12.9 mi 18m
County Road B 9.5 mi 23m
Mormon Coulee Road 2.6 mi 5m
South Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
West Avenue South 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 14 — 12.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH B

7.3 mi · 17 min · County Road B
2

At end of road, turn left onto CTH B

2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road B
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 61

13 mi · 18 min · US 14; US 61
4

Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35

42 ft · 0 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
5

Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35

2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
6

Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35

131 ft · 3 sec · South Avenue
7

Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35

113 ft · 3 sec · South Avenue
9

Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto WI 35

16 ft · 0 sec · West Avenue South
11

Continue on WI 35

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Avenue South
12

Arrive at destination

WI 35

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | CTH B / County Road B

At end of road, turn left onto CTH B / County Road B

Navigation decision point

4
9.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 14; US 61

At end of road, turn left onto US 14; US 61

Navigation decision point

4
22.4 mi into trip | ~41m 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
25 mi into trip | ~46m 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

5
25.2 mi into trip | ~47m 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

$4.14 one way

$8.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.55 $9.10
premium $4.89 $5.10 $10.20
diesel $5.61 $5.85 $11.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.78 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 20, 2026

Origin

Springville, WI

Morning in Springville on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Crosse, WI

Morning in La Crosse on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

17 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

50m 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?

You'll spend about half the time on highways, with 49% of the drive on US 14 and other main roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 12.9 miles on US 14. After that, expect a transition to more varied surface roads as you approach La Crosse. The profile is a mix of highway and surface, suggesting you'll notice a change in speed and environment as you progress.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on US 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near CTH B / County Road B.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springville, WI to La Crosse, WI is easy. At 50m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (CTH B / County Road B): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (US 14; US 61): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 35 / Mormon Coulee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Arriving in La Crosse, WI

Full guide →

Founded 1842

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.

Top landmarks

  • St. Rose of Viterbo Convent — historic church in Wisconsin, United States
  • La Crosse station — train station in La Crosse, Wisconsin, US
  • Christ Episcopal Church — church building in Wisconsin, United States of America

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 50m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on US 14. 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 7.3 miles (CTH B / County Road B): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (US 14; US 61): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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