How far is Madison, WI from Windsor, WI?
The driving distance from Madison, WI to Windsor, WI is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
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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 Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Windsor.
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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
2.8 mi · 9 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2791 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Packers Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Packers Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Packers Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue
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Continue on County Highway CV
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway CV
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Turn slight left
152 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 51
2827 ft · 54 sec · US Highway 51
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wis Dells
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee
138 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
549 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
149 m · 22 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Windsor.
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 Johnson Street
Turn left onto West Johnson Street
2.81 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Windsor?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Maple Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Madison and 6.6 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Madison and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Bluff
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Madison, Wisconsin
Madison (South), Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.87 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 Windsor
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 43.2183300, -89.3415100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-89.341508, 43.218201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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