El Paso to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1173.2 miles 1888.1 km · straight line
1404.7 miles actual route 2260.7 km · driving distance
26h 43min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from La Crosse?

The distance from El Paso to La Crosse is 1173.2 miles (1888.1 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1404.7 miles, taking about 26h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 43min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 4min $112–$211* Budget
Train ~34h 44min $169–$492* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & La Crosse

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM