Billings to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

855.6 miles 1377 km · straight line
1026.8 miles estimated 1652.4 km · driving distance
20h 39min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Billings from La Crosse?

The distance from Billings to La Crosse is 855.6 miles (1377 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located E of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1026.8 miles, taking about 20h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and La Crosse in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings 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 Billings to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 39min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 47min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 51min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m 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 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients