La Crosse to Moscow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is La Crosse from Moscow?

The distance from La Crosse to Moscow is 1263.1 miles (2032.8 km) as the crow flies. Moscow is located WNW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1515.8 miles, taking about 30h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Moscow in Idaho.

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. 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 La Crosse and Moscow. 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.