Baltimore to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

713.6 miles 1148.5 km · straight line
850.5 miles actual route 1368.7 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Baltimore to Madison, Wisconsin is 713.6 miles (1148.5 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 850.5 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM