La Crosse to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

757 miles 1218.2 km · straight line
908.3 miles estimated 1461.8 km · driving distance
18h 16min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Parker?

The distance from La Crosse to Parker is 757 miles (1218.2 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WSW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.3 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 16min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 55min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 45min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Parker

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients