Distance from San Francisco to Madison by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Madison (WI) is 1763 miles or 2837 kilometers or 1531 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Madison is 2081 miles (3350 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 318 miles or 513 km.

San Francisco to Madison Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Madison, WI
This map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Madison, WI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Madison, Wisconsin is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Madison, WI

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Madison, Wisconsin is 2081 miles or 3350 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Madison, WI is 2081 miles or 3350 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Madison, Wisconsin.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Madison, Wisconsin is approximately 2081 miles (3350 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Madison, WI

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Madison, WI?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Madison take?
San Francisco and Madison are 36 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Francisco and Madison

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Madison (WI) is 2 Hours.
Madison time is 2 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Madison
2025-12-17, 03:14:48 PST	2025-12-17, 05:14:48 CST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Madison Wisconsin, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Madison, WI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2081 mi	3350 km	1807.14 nmi
Straight line distance	1763 mi	2837 km	1531 nmi
Difference	318 mi	513 km	276 nmi

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