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

How far is La Crosse from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from La Crosse to Springfield, Missouri is 467.7 miles (752.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SSW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.2 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Crosse and Springfield, Missouri. 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.