Jefferson City to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jefferson City from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Jefferson City to Madison, Wisconsin is 342.7 miles (551.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNE of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 411.3 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri 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. 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 Jefferson City 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.