Bismarck to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.8 miles 817.2 km · straight line
609.3 miles estimated 980.6 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from La Crosse?

The distance from Bismarck to La Crosse is 507.8 miles (817.2 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.3 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients