Houston to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

977.2 miles 1572.6 km · straight line
1135.4 miles actual route 1827.2 km · driving distance
20h 54min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Houston to Madison, Wisconsin is 977.2 miles (1572.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1135.4 miles, taking about 20h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 54min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 5min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~27h 10min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM