Ann Arbor to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.7 miles 471 km · straight line
365.9 miles estimated 588.8 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Madison, Wisconsin is 292.7 miles (471 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located WNW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.9 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin 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. 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 Ann Arbor and Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Ann Arbor to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients