Madison, Wisconsin to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.6 miles 720.3 km · straight line
537.1 miles estimated 864.4 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 447.6 miles (720.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located E of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.1 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Madison, Wisconsin is in Wisconsin, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 16min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
43.47°N, 80.52°W
America/Toronto
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients