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

359.9 miles 579.2 km · straight line
431.9 miles estimated 695 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Fairfield, Ohio from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Fairfield, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin is 359.9 miles (579.2 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NW of Fairfield, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.9 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, Ohio 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.

How to Get from Fairfield, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairfield, Ohio & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Fairfield, Ohio
39.35°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
180m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients