Charlotte to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlotte from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Charlotte to Madison, Wisconsin is 709.2 miles (1141.4 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896.8 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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.