Boston, Massachusetts to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

930.6 miles 1497.6 km · straight line
1140.6 miles actual route 1835.6 km · driving distance
21h 41min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Madison, Wisconsin is 930.6 miles (1497.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1140.6 miles, taking about 21h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 41min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 1min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~28h 11min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM