Cleveland, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin is 408.5 miles (657.4 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located WNW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.2 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio 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.