Bloomington, Indiana to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402.5 miles 647.7 km · straight line
482.9 miles estimated 777.2 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
324° NW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from La Crosse?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to La Crosse is 402.5 miles (647.7 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located NW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.9 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients