Madison

Wisconsin

4
Destinations

Find driving times and distances from Madison, USA to 4 destinations. Accurate drive times, mileage, and fuel costs for every trip.

Driving Times from Madison

4 destinations sorted by distance

Short Drives (under 3 hours) — 3 routes

Chicago
150 miles
2h 30min
Milwaukee
80 miles
1h 20min
Green Bay
140 miles
2h 10min

Medium Trips (3–8 hours) — 1 routes

Minneapolis
270 miles
4h

Nearby Cities

Wisconsin Dells (43 mi)Lake Geneva (59 mi)Milwaukee (76 mi)Elgin (92 mi)Waukegan (93 mi)

Routes to Madison

Green Bay → MadisonMinneapolis → MadisonMilwaukee → MadisonChicago → Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Madison from Chicago?
Madison is approximately 150 miles from Chicago, with a driving time of around 2h 30min. Drive times vary based on traffic and route chosen.
What cities are within 3 hours of Madison?
There are 3 cities within 3 hours of Madison, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay. Browse the short drives section above for the full list.
How many driving routes are available from Madison?
Madison has 4 driving routes in our database, covering destinations across the US. Each route includes drive time, distance, gas cost, and the best times to travel.

How Far Is Madison from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Madison to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Milwaukee, roughly 90 miles away by road.

Milwaukee~90 mi · 1h 30m
Chicago~145 mi · 2h 30m
Minneapolis~280 mi · 4h 45m
Indianapolis~340 mi · 5h 45m
St Louis~370 mi · 6h 30m

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Madison

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Madison by road:

Milwaukee (MKE)~90 mi · 1h 30m
Chicago O'Hare (ORD)~130 mi · 2h 15m

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Madison: What to Know

Madison sits in Wisconsin, in the Midwest, and most trips out of town start on the local highway network before joining the interstate system. Fill up before you leave — fuel is usually cheaper in town than at highway service plazas — and check conditions before longer drives, since weather in the Midwest can change travel times considerably. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-80, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Road Trips from Madison

Looking to hit the road from Madison? Browse 6 driving routes with detailed travel data including estimated drive times, mileage, and gas costs. From short trips under an hour to epic multi-day drives, Madison connects to destinations across the country. Click any route card for a full breakdown of the journey, including suggested stops, traffic estimates, toll information, and the recommended time of day to depart for the smoothest drive.