Indianapolis to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.2 miles 615.1 km · straight line
464.7 miles actual route 747.8 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from La Crosse?

The distance from Indianapolis to La Crosse is 382.2 miles (615.1 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located NW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.7 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM