Hot Springs to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.7 miles 1003.8 km · straight line
748.5 miles estimated 1204.6 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Hot Springs to Madison, Wisconsin is 623.7 miles (1003.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 748.5 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients