La Crosse to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779 miles 1253.7 km · straight line
934.8 miles estimated 1504.4 km · driving distance
18h 48min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Sheridan?

The distance from La Crosse to Sheridan is 779 miles (1253.7 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located W of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 934.8 miles, taking about 18h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Sheridan in Wyoming.

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 Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 48min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 34min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 26min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Sheridan

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients