Kansas City to North La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.5 miles 596.2 km · straight line
463.9 miles actual route 746.6 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from North La Crosse?

The distance from Kansas City to North La Crosse is 370.5 miles (596.2 km) as the crow flies. North La Crosse is located NNE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.9 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and North 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. 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 Kansas City and North 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 Kansas City to North La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & North La Crosse

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
North La Crosse
43.85°N, 91.25°W
America/Chicago
197m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM