Louisville to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.8 miles 617.7 km · straight line
444.7 miles actual route 715.6 km · driving distance
8h 33min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Louisville to Madison, Wisconsin is 383.8 miles (617.7 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.7 miles, taking about 8h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 33min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 16min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 7min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM