Madison, Wisconsin to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1058.6 miles 1703.7 km · straight line
1270.3 miles estimated 2044.4 km · driving distance
25h 33min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Yellowstone?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Yellowstone is 1058.6 miles (1703.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1270.3 miles, taking about 25h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 33min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 40min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~33h 13min $152–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 353 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients