La Crosse to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is La Crosse from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from La Crosse to Springfield, Illinois is 288.3 miles (464 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located SSE of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.4 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Springfield, Illinois. 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.