Cedar Rapids to North La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

128.6 miles 206.9 km · straight line
160.7 miles estimated 258.6 km · driving distance
3h 14min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from North La Crosse?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to North La Crosse is 128.6 miles (206.9 km) as the crow flies. North La Crosse is located N of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 160.7 miles, taking about 3h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and North La Crosse in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and North 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 Cedar Rapids to North La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 14min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 53min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 4min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & North La Crosse

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
North La Crosse
43.85°N, 91.25°W
America/Chicago
197m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 43 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 193.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients