Bozeman to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

978 miles 1573.9 km · straight line
1173.6 miles estimated 1888.7 km · driving distance
23h 37min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from La Crosse?

The distance from Bozeman to La Crosse is 978 miles (1573.9 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1173.6 miles, taking about 23h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 37min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 20min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 42min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients