Dallas, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.9 miles 1314.6 km · straight line
987.4 miles actual route 1589.1 km · driving distance
18h 19min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin is 816.9 miles (1314.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 987.4 miles, taking about 18h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 19min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 59min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~23h 49min $118–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM