Coeur d'Alene to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1358.7 miles 2186.6 km · straight line
1630.4 miles estimated 2623.9 km · driving distance
32h 48min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Madison, Wisconsin is 1358.7 miles (2186.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located E of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1630.4 miles, taking about 32h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 48min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 22min $130–$245* Budget
Train ~42h 38min $196–$571* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coeur d'Alene & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m 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 453 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients