Lincoln, Nebraska to North La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348.5 miles 560.8 km · straight line
418.2 miles estimated 673 km · driving distance
8h 25min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from North La Crosse?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to North La Crosse is 348.5 miles (560.8 km) as the crow flies. North La Crosse is located NE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.2 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and North La Crosse in Wisconsin.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska and North La Crosse. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to North La Crosse

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 25min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 6min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 0min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & North La Crosse

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
North La Crosse
43.85°N, 91.25°W
America/Chicago
197m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients