Jackson Hole to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

974.2 miles 1567.8 km · straight line
1169 miles estimated 1881.4 km · driving distance
23h 31min estimated drive time
$113 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Jackson Hole from La Crosse?

The distance from Jackson Hole to La Crosse is 974.2 miles (1567.8 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located E of Jackson Hole. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1169 miles, taking about 23h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Jackson Hole in Wyoming 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 Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 31min $113 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 13min $94–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 34min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson Hole & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m 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 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients