Danville, Illinois to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.5 miles 506.1 km · straight line
377.4 miles estimated 607.3 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Danville, Illinois from La Crosse?

The distance from Danville, Illinois to La Crosse is 314.5 miles (506.1 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located NW of Danville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.4 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Illinois in Illinois 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 Danville, Illinois 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 Danville, Illinois to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Illinois & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients