How far is Madison, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?
The driving distance from Madison, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town 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 Mount Horeb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Mount Horeb.
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Start on University Avenue
2077 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Randall Avenue
1210 ft · 44 sec · North Randall Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Monroe Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Nakoma Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Nakoma Road
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Turn left onto South Midvale Boulevard
1136 ft · 41 sec · South Midvale Boulevard
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Continue on Verona Road
15.7 mi · 19 min · Verona Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
855 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
35 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1999 ft · 40 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 18/151 Business
22 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
831 ft · 17 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2099 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
28 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2231 ft · 45 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
39 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Mount Horeb.
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.
Verona Road
Continue on Verona Road
15.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Mount Horeb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Mount Horeb?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Madison and 13.5 miles from Mount Horeb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Partly Sunny near Mount Horeb.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 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 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 2nd Street (-89.738412, 43.008585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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