How far is McFarland, WI from City View Heights, WI?

The driving distance from McFarland, WI to City View Heights, WI is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
17.7 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.85 mi
20.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.85 mi
Kilometers
20.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City View Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in McFarland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McFarland
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive City View Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 1:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McFarland
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
Cottage Grove
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From McFarland
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To City View Heights
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McFarland and City View Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and City View Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    786 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  6. 6

    Continue on Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 29 sec · Fieldview Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway N

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway N

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    30 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    27 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    150 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    29 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    5 mi · 7 min · County Highway N

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 19

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Keller Drive

    139 m · 20 sec · Keller Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Manley Drive

    577 ft · 20 sec · Manley Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manley Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and City View Heights.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway N
9.12 mi · 52%
County Road MN
3.79 mi · 21%
South Main Street
1.77 mi · 10%
State Highway 19
0.75 mi · 4%
Broadhead Street
0.61 mi · 3%
County Highway MN
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Highway N

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

4.98 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
00h 13m from McFarland
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McFarland and Chance Rain Showers near City View Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McFarland to City View Heights?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from McFarland and 8.8 miles from City View Heights.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McFarland and Chance Rain Showers near City View Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove.

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

16 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

43 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and City View Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.85 mi (20.68 km).

McFarland

#1 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 City View Heights

City View Heights is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.1802700, -89.1798400
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)
End: City View Heights (-89.17984, 43.18027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between McFarland and City View Heights. The current time is 00:57:57.

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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.