La Crosse to Saginaw: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.5 miles 588.2 km · straight line
438.6 miles estimated 705.8 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Saginaw?

The distance from La Crosse to Saginaw is 365.5 miles (588.2 km) as the crow flies. Saginaw is located E of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.6 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Saginaw in Michigan.

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 La Crosse and Saginaw. 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 Saginaw

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Saginaw

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Saginaw
43.42°N, 83.95°W
America/Detroit
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients