Columbia, Missouri to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Madison, Wisconsin is 323.2 miles (520.1 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.8 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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.