Atlanta to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

698.7 miles 1124.5 km · straight line
842 miles actual route 1355.1 km · driving distance
15h 50min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Atlanta to Madison, Wisconsin is 698.7 miles (1124.5 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 842 miles, taking about 15h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. 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. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 50min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 0min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 35min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM