Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.2 miles 772.8 km · straight line
576.3 miles estimated 927.4 km · driving distance
11h 36min estimated drive time
CAD 93 - CAD 115 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Madison, Wisconsin is 480.2 miles (772.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located W of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.3 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Madison, Wisconsin is in Wisconsin, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 36min CAD 93 - CAD 115 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 55min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 1min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients