Madison, Wisconsin to Troy, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.3 miles 512.2 km · straight line
381.9 miles estimated 614.6 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Troy, Michigan?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Troy, Michigan is 318.3 miles (512.2 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Michigan is located E of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.9 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Troy, Michigan in Michigan.

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 Troy, Michigan. 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 Troy, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Troy, Michigan

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Troy, Michigan
42.61°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients