Day trip from León to Madrid
Madrid lies 288 km (179 mi) south-east of León, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Madrid is a realistic day trip from León: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.
| León | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 124,772 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 24001–32101 | 04810–28087 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Madrid
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Staying in Madrid
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 853 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 41 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,646,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from León?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, south-east of León; by road roughly 352 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from León to Madrid by road?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between León and Madrid?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Madrid?
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.