Madison, Wisconsin to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

736.2 miles 1184.8 km · straight line
883.5 miles estimated 1421.8 km · driving distance
17h 46min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Richmond, Virginia is 736.2 miles (1184.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 883.5 miles, taking about 17h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 46min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 19min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 6min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients