Madrid to Lisbon by car
Madrid to Lisbon is 628 km by road, about 5 h 45 min of driving. Cut into days with the Roadlegs defaults for a car (up to 300 km or 5.5 hours a day), it takes 3 days through Spain and Portugal.
Day by day
| Day | Ends near | Distance | Driving | Roads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romangordo, Extremadura | 209 km | 1 h 55 min | Straight |
| 2 | Elvas | 209 km | 1 h 55 min | Straight |
| 3 | Lisbon | 209 km | 1 h 55 min | Straight |
The longest day is day 1, 209 km and 1 h 55 min of driving. Driving time does not include breaks or stops.
Countries on the way
| Country | Distance | Road charges |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 411 km | Tolls on many motorways |
| Portugal | 217 km | Tolls on many motorways |
Prices change every year, so none are shown here. The links go to the official sellers, checked on 2026-10-05. Bridges, tunnels and city zones can charge separately.
How this was calculated
Roadlegs asked the public Valhalla routing service for a car route on OpenStreetMap data on 10 October 2026, then cut it into days of up to 300 km or 5.5 hours. Change those limits, add stops and choose your own nights in the planner. Roads, closures and mountain passes open and close with the seasons, so check the current situation before you go.