Madison, Wisconsin to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1388.6 miles 2234.8 km · straight line
1666.4 miles estimated 2681.8 km · driving distance
33h 31min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Spokane?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Spokane is 1388.6 miles (2234.8 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1666.4 miles, taking about 33h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Spokane 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 31min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 13min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~43h 34min $200–$583* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Spokane

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 463 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients