Bay City, Michigan to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.4 miles 591.2 km · straight line
440.8 miles estimated 709.4 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Bay City, Michigan from La Crosse?

The distance from Bay City, Michigan to La Crosse is 367.4 miles (591.2 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located W of Bay City, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.8 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Bay City, Michigan 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 Bay City, Michigan 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 Bay City, Michigan to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bay City, Michigan & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Bay City, Michigan
43.59°N, 83.89°W
America/Detroit
182m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients