Distance Guide
How far is Minneapolis from Madison?
The distance between Minneapolis, MN and Madison, WI is about 233 miles — roughly a 4 hr 14 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
233 mi
Drive time
4 hr 14 min
Midpoint
44.025°, -91.333°
Driving from Minneapolis to Madison
Most drivers cover the 233-mile route in about 4 hr 14 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 117 miles each instead of 233. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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