Colorado Springs to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

854.8 miles 1375.6 km · straight line
1022 miles actual route 1644.7 km · driving distance
18h 22min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Madison, Wisconsin is 854.8 miles (1375.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1022 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 22min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 2min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~23h 53min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM