How far is Madison, WI from Oregon, WI?

The driving distance from Madison, WI to Oregon, WI is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.91 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.19 mi
16.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.19 mi
Kilometers
16.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.91 mi
Kilometers
17.55 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madison
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
McFarland
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Madison
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Oregon
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Oregon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Oregon.

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    97 m · 18 sec · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Brooks Street

    132 m · 26 sec · North Brooks Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Johnson Street

    131 m · 20 sec · West Johnson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Park Street

    8.6 mi · 15 min · North Park Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto County Road MM

    2594 ft · 1 min · County Road MM

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Oregon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Park Street
8.65 mi · 79%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 11%
County Road MM
0.59 mi · 5%
CTH MM
0.22 mi · 2%
North Brooks Street
0.08 mi · 1%
West Johnson Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Park Street

Turn right onto North Park Street

8.65 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
00h 09m from Madison
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Oregon?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 5.5 miles from Madison and 5.5 miles from Oregon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McFarland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McFarland.

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

4 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

11 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

40 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 10.19 mi (16.4 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin

Population6,667
Coordinates43.0730500, -89.4012300
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Oregon

#2 Oregon

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population3,343
Coordinates42.9261100, -89.3845600
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-89.401224, 43.073284)
End: South Main Street (-89.384392, 42.926072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Oregon. The current time is 06:44:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.