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Trip from Stiles, 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

4h 48m

Distance

227.9 mi

367 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m

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

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Downtown Stiles, WI, WI

Stiles, WI

cottonbro studio

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

La Crosse, WI

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Trip Overview

Stiles, WI to La Crosse, WI is 227.9 miles and takes about 4h 48m via I 90, US 141, I 41, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a primarily highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. Expect a consistent pace with minimal detours, ideal for reaching your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.9 miles from Stiles, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 62.7 mi 1h 7m
US 141 41.5 mi 44m
I 41 34.2 mi 37m
State Highway 82 28.1 mi 41m
State Highway 23 25.2 mi 36m
State Highway 44 14.8 mi 21m
WI 16 4.9 mi 8m
State Highway 23 & 49 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 141

42 mi · 44 min · US 141
2

Continue on I 41; US 41

34 mi · 37 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 116 Toward WI 44, WI 91 Use the slight right lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork

183 ft · 4 sec
5

Turn right onto WI 44; WI 91

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ripon Rd
6

Continue on WI 44

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 44
7

Continue on East Oshkosh Street

1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street
8

Turn right onto WI 23; WI 49

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Fond du Lac Street
9

Continue on WI 23; WI 49

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
10

Turn straight onto WI 23; CTH A

9.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on WI 23; WI 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Fulton Street
12

Turn left onto WI 23; WI 73; CTH D; CTH J

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
13

Turn left

150 ft · 2 sec
14

Continue on WI 23

0.5 mi · 42 sec · South 2nd Street
15

Continue on State Highway 23

9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
16

Continue on WI 23; CTH C

0.6 mi · 57 sec · East Montello Street
17

Continue on WI 23; CTH C

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Montello Street
18

Turn slight right onto WI 23; CTH C

1.8 mi · 2 min · Underwood Avenue
19

Continue on WI 23

6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
20

Continue on WI 82

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
21

Continue on WI 82

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Ormsby Street
22

Continue on WI 82

25 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
23

Keep slight right at fork

278 ft · 5 sec
24

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
25

Merge onto I 90; I 94

24 mi · 25 min · I 90; I 94
26

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

39 mi · 41 min · I 90
Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 5 Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
28

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

4.9 mi · 8 min · WI 16
29

Continue on Losey Boulevard North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
30

Turn right onto CTH F

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
31

Turn left onto 16th Street South

0.8 mi · 2 min · 16th Street South
32

Turn right onto Johnson Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Johnson Street
33

At end of road, turn right onto WI 35

326 ft · 11 sec · West Avenue South
34

Arrive at destination

WI 35

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 48m duration, leaving in the morning from Stiles, WI, allows ample time to reach La Crosse, WI, well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a straightforward highway path, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 62.7 miles on I 90, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.9 miles from Stiles, WI, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 50 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.9 miles or 2h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Crosse, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Stiles, 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 Stiles, WI

This is one driving day of about 227.9 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Stiles, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Waupun, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waupun, WI

114 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

Neenah, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pardeeville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.9 miles from Stiles, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Appleton, Wisconsin

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 2m in 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile & Eatery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kimberly, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204233078

Visit website

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Luna Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

De Pere, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Visit website

Milk and Honey Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Oconto Falls, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19208482445

Badger Sports Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19208306900

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 75.7 and 227.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward WI 44, WI 91

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 116 Toward WI 44, WI 91
5
76 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
181.2 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 45 Toward I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
6
220.3 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Take the exit toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

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

Exit 5 Toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
5
227.8 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in | WI 35 / West Avenue South

At end of road, turn right onto WI 35 / West Avenue South

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.63 one way

$71.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.12 $78.24
premium $4.89 $43.86 $87.71
diesel $5.61 $50.32 $100.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.4 0 $23.93 $10.94
Efficient EV 57 0 $19.94 $9.12
EV Truck/SUV 91.2 1 $31.91 $14.59

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Stiles, WI

Late night in Stiles on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Crosse, WI

Late night in La Crosse on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

1 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

4h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the journey on major roads like I 90, US 141, and I 41. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 62.7-mile segment on I 90 without needing to exit. The character remains largely highway-focused throughout, offering a predictable driving experience from start to finish.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 141. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 75.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 227.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 181.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 4h 48m. Total distance: 227.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at La Crosse, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 75.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 181.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at La Crosse, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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