Colorado Springs to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

782.6 miles 1259.5 km · straight line
1014.8 miles actual route 1633.2 km · driving distance
17h 47min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from La Crosse?

The distance from Colorado Springs to La Crosse is 782.6 miles (1259.5 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014.8 miles, taking about 17h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs and La Crosse. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 47min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 20min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~23h 7min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM