Ann Arbor to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.9 miles 632.3 km · straight line
471.5 miles estimated 758.8 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from La Crosse?

The distance from Ann Arbor to La Crosse is 392.9 miles (632.3 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located WNW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.5 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients