Madison, Wisconsin to Muskoka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

518.7 miles 834.8 km · straight line
622.5 miles estimated 1001.8 km · driving distance
12h 31min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Muskoka?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Muskoka is 518.7 miles (834.8 km) as the crow flies. Muskoka is located ENE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.5 miles, taking about 12h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Madison, Wisconsin is in Wisconsin, United States, while Muskoka is in Ontario, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and Muskoka. 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 Muskoka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 31min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 1min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 16min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Muskoka

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Muskoka
45.00°N, 79.30°W
America/Toronto
280m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients