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

384.6 miles 619 km · straight line
472.6 miles actual route 760.5 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Kansas City to Madison, Wisconsin is 384.6 miles (619 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.6 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Kansas 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM