Madison, Wisconsin to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310 miles 498.9 km · straight line
387.5 miles estimated 623.6 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from St. Louis?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to St. Louis is 310 miles (498.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located S of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.5 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and St. Louis in Missouri.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients