Madison, Wisconsin to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

859.3 miles 1382.9 km · straight line
1031.2 miles estimated 1659.5 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Rocky Mountain is 859.3 miles (1382.9 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located W of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.2 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $82–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients