Madison, Wisconsin to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.5 miles 1286.7 km · straight line
959.4 miles estimated 1544 km · driving distance
19h 18min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Montreal?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Montreal is 799.5 miles (1286.7 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located ENE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 959.4 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Madison, Wisconsin is in Wisconsin, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Madison, Wisconsin and Montreal. 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 18min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 10min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 5min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Montreal

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients