Madison, Wisconsin to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705.3 miles 1135 km · straight line
844.3 miles actual route 1358.8 km · driving distance
16h 3min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Washington DC?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Washington DC is 705.3 miles (1135 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ESE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 844.3 miles, taking about 16h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 3min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 16min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 52min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM