How far is Friendship, WI from Madison, WI?
The driving distance from Friendship, WI to Madison, WI is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendship and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship and Madison.
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Start on West 4th Street
46 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 32 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on State Highway 16
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-51: Madison, De Forest
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-51 SOUTH
770 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 51
1222 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51
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Turn right onto County Highway CV
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway CV
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Continue on Packers Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Packers Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 113
824 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 113
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Continue on Packers Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Packers Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on East Johnson Street
2345 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Continue on East Gorham Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · East Gorham Street
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Continue on University Avenue
1949 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 16
Keep slight right
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Friendship and Cloudy near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friendship to Madison?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Friendship and 39.1 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Friendship and Cloudy near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendship and Madison. Straight-line distance: 65.41 mi (105.27 km).
#1 Friendship
Village in Adams County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,632 |
| Coordinates | 43.9705300, -89.8167900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
| Population | 6,667 |
| Coordinates | 43.0730500, -89.4012300 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-89.40123, 43.07305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $17.09 | $34.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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