Albuquerque to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1074.2 miles 1728.8 km · straight line
1262.9 miles actual route 2032.5 km · driving distance
23h 33min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Albuquerque to Madison, Wisconsin is 1074.2 miles (1728.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1262.9 miles, taking about 23h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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. 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 Albuquerque and Madison, Wisconsin. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 33min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 16min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~30h 37min $152–$442* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM