Beaver Dam to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38.9 miles 62.6 km · straight line
50.6 miles estimated 81.4 km · driving distance
1h 1min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Beaver Dam from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Beaver Dam to Madison, Wisconsin is 38.9 miles (62.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located SW of Beaver Dam. By car, the driving distance is approximately 50.6 miles, taking about 1h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 1min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 13min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Beaver Dam & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Beaver Dam
43.46°N, 88.84°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 640.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients