Kearney to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.5 miles 731.4 km · straight line
545.4 miles estimated 877.7 km · driving distance
10h 58min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kearney from La Crosse?

The distance from Kearney to La Crosse is 454.5 miles (731.4 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located ENE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.4 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska 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. 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 Kearney 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 Kearney to La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 58min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 10min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 25min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & La Crosse

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients