Dodge City to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.3 miles 998.3 km · straight line
744.4 miles estimated 1198 km · driving distance
14h 59min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from La Crosse?

The distance from Dodge City to La Crosse is 620.3 miles (998.3 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located NE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744.4 miles, taking about 14h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 59min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 59min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 29min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients