Deadwood to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Deadwood from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Deadwood to Madison, Wisconsin is 720.2 miles (1159 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located E of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.2 miles, taking about 17h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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 Deadwood 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.