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

394.7 miles 635.2 km · straight line
465.9 miles actual route 749.8 km · driving distance
9h 40min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin is 394.7 miles (635.2 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.9 miles, taking about 9h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 40min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 36min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~9h 11min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM