Lansing, Michigan to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

246.3 miles 396.4 km · straight line
307.9 miles estimated 495.5 km · driving distance
6h 12min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Madison, Wisconsin is 246.3 miles (396.4 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located W of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.9 miles, taking about 6h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Lansing, Michigan in Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing, Michigan to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 12min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 26min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 53min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m 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 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients