Lake Placid to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Placid from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Lake Placid to Madison, Wisconsin is 774 miles (1245.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located W of Lake Placid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 928.8 miles, taking about 18h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lake Placid in New York 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. 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. 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 Lake Placid 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.