Denver to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

838.7 miles 1349.7 km · straight line
952.1 miles actual route 1532.2 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Denver to Madison, Wisconsin is 838.7 miles (1349.7 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 952.1 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM