Dickinson, North Dakota to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.2 miles 964.3 km · straight line
719.1 miles estimated 1157.2 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from La Crosse?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to La Crosse is 599.2 miles (964.3 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located ESE of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.1 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients