Aberdeen, South Dakota to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.3 miles 602.3 km · straight line
449.1 miles estimated 722.8 km · driving distance
9h 2min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from La Crosse?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to La Crosse is 374.3 miles (602.3 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.1 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and La Crosse in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and La Crosse. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 2min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 50min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 35min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients