Exeter to Madrid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

711.8 miles 1145.6 km · straight line
854.2 miles estimated 1374.7 km · driving distance
17h 11min estimated drive time
£130 - £159 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Exeter from Madrid?

The distance from Exeter to Madrid is 711.8 miles (1145.6 km) as the crow flies. Madrid is located S of Exeter. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854.2 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Exeter is in United Kingdom, while Madrid is in Spain.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Exeter and Madrid. 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.

How to Get from Exeter to Madrid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 11min £130 - £159 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 37min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 20min $103–$299* Comfort

Quick Facts

Exeter
50.72°N, 3.53°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients