Madison, Wisconsin to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1616.9 miles 2602.2 km · straight line
1907.7 miles actual route 3070.1 km · driving distance
33h 18min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 45min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Seattle?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Seattle is 1616.9 miles (2602.2 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1907.7 miles, taking about 33h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 45min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 18min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 58min $153–$286* Budget
Train ~43h 17min $229–$668* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Seattle

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 539 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM