Madison, Wisconsin to Springfield, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.9 miles 582.5 km · straight line
434.3 miles estimated 699 km · driving distance
8h 44min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Springfield, Ohio?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Springfield, Ohio is 361.9 miles (582.5 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Ohio is located SE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.3 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Springfield, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and Springfield, Ohio. 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 Springfield, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 44min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 29min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 18min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Springfield, Ohio

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Springfield, Ohio
39.92°N, 83.81°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients