Origin
Viroqua, WI
Late night in Viroqua on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Viroqua, WI to North La Crosse, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Viroqua, WI
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North La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Viroqua and North La Crosse, you are in for a short, straightforward journey through the Midwest. Covering just 36.2 miles, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute to complete. Because of the quick travel time, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the entire route stays within Wisconsin, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two communities. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main St | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| North Main Street | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Mormon Coulee Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Rose Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 4th Street South | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Copeland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main St
— 21.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Viroqua, WI and North La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on this road
76 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto WI 56; WI 82
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Decker Street
3
Turn right onto US 14; US 61; WI 27
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
96 ft
·
3 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
21 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main St
6
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
42 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mormon Coulee Road
7
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mormon Coulee Road
8
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
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
113 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
11
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
13
Continue on US 14; US 61
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Avenue
14
Continue on US 14; US 61
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Street South
15
Merge onto US 53
484 ft
·
13 sec
·
3rd Street North
16
Continue on US 53
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Copeland Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto US 53
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rose Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 53; CTH B
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Viroqua, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 14; US 61 / North Main St
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61 / North Main St
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
North La Crosse, WI
Late night in North La Crosse on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Shelby, WI
18 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
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
1h 1m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. This route features zero highway miles, relying instead on local thoroughfares like North Main Street and Mormon Coulee Road to guide you to your destination. You will navigate a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.2 miles on North Main Street, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. Because the road consists entirely of local lanes, you should prepare for a more technical experience that demands your full attention. The lack of highway speed limits means the pace remains steady and grounded in the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on North Main St.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street.
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 36.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on North Main St. 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: near the start (WI 56; WI 82 / East Decker Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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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