Madison, Wisconsin to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

766.3 miles 1233.3 km · straight line
906.9 miles actual route 1459.5 km · driving distance
16h 53min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Philadelphia?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Philadelphia is 766.3 miles (1233.3 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ESE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 906.9 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Philadelphia. 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 53min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 16min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~21h 57min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM