La Crosse to Mandan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

512.9 miles 825.4 km · straight line
615.5 miles estimated 990.5 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Mandan?

The distance from La Crosse to Mandan is 512.9 miles (825.4 km) as the crow flies. Mandan is located WNW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.5 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Mandan in North Dakota.

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. 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 La Crosse and Mandan. 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 La Crosse to Mandan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Mandan

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Mandan
46.83°N, 100.89°W
America/North_Dakota/New_Salem
502m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients