La Crosse to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

536.4 miles 863.2 km · straight line
643.6 miles estimated 1035.8 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from La Crosse to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 536.4 miles (863.2 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located E of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 643.6 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. La Crosse is in Wisconsin, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Crosse and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $51–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients