How far is Madison, WI from Monona, WI?
The driving distance from Madison, WI to Monona, WI is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Monona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Monona.
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Start on University Avenue
97 m · 18 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Brooks Street
132 m · 26 sec · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto West Johnson Street
131 m · 20 sec · West Johnson Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1617 ft · 55 sec · North Park Street
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Turn left onto Regent Street
1587 ft · 43 sec · Regent Street
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Continue on Proudfit Street
1721 ft · 51 sec · Proudfit Street
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Continue on North Shore Drive
1500 ft · 43 sec · North Shore Drive
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Turn right onto John Nolen Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · John Nolen Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
2 mi · 3 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH BB: Monona Drive
943 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Monona Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monona Drive
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Turn left onto Nichols Road
2118 ft · 1 min · Nichols Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Monona.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Beltline Highway
Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
1.96 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Partly Sunny near Monona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Monona?
The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Madison and 2.7 miles from Monona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near Monona.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
Madison (South), Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Monona. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.59 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,164 |
| Coordinates | 43.0622200, -89.3340100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nichols Road (-89.334008, 43.062313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.77 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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