Madison, Wisconsin to Owen Sound: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.8 miles 698.2 km · straight line
520.6 miles estimated 837.8 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Owen Sound?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Owen Sound is 433.8 miles (698.2 km) as the crow flies. Owen Sound is located ENE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.6 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Madison, Wisconsin is in Wisconsin, United States, while Owen Sound is in Ontario, Canada.

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. 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 Owen Sound. 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 Owen Sound

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Owen Sound

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Owen Sound
44.57°N, 80.94°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients