Arlington, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

827.8 miles 1332.2 km · straight line
993.3 miles estimated 1598.6 km · driving distance
19h 59min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin is 827.8 miles (1332.2 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 993.3 miles, taking about 19h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 59min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 59min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 59min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients