Origin
Westby, WI
Late night in Westby on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westby, WI to 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
40m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westby, WI
Tom Fisk
La Crosse, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Westby and La Crosse, this 25.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Wisconsin landscape. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $3 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a trip within the Midwest. Since you won't be navigating any complex highway systems, the travel time remains fairly predictable. It is a straightforward local drive that serves as a practical connection between these two Wisconsin communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main St | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| Mormon Coulee Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | <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 Westby, WI and La Crosse, WI.
1
Start on East Park Street
413 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Park Street
2
Turn right onto US 14; US 61; WI 27
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork
96 ft
·
3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 14; US 61
21 mi
·
30 min
·
North Main St
5
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
42 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mormon Coulee Road
6
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Mormon Coulee Road
7
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto US 14; US 61; WI 35
113 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Avenue
10
Continue on US 14; US 61; WI 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 35
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Avenue South
12
Continue on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue South
13
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m 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
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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.
Destination
La Crosse, WI
Late night in La Crosse on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
S 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:57AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:23AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
20 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
40m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will transition through North Main Street and Mormon Coulee Road, as the route maintains a 0% highway share throughout the entire duration. Because there are no long stretches of uninterrupted road, you should anticipate a constant flow of local turns and shifts in direction. The experience is intimate and tactical, lacking the high-speed isolation found on major interstates. Expect the road to feel more like a winding local artery than a fast-paced transit corridor.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 14; US 61 / North Main St): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,317 ft
643 ft
Total Climb
566 ft
Total Descent
1,194 ft
Highest Point
1,317 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
675 ft
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 40m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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: at 0.1 miles (US 14; US 61; WI 27 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (US 14; US 61 / North Main St): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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