Boulder to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

766.3 miles 1233.2 km · straight line
919.5 miles estimated 1479.8 km · driving distance
18h 30min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from La Crosse?

The distance from Boulder to La Crosse is 766.3 miles (1233.2 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located ENE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 919.5 miles, taking about 18h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 30min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 12min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 3min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients