How far is McFarland, WI from Madison, WI?
The driving distance from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McFarland and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Madison.
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Start on Exchange Street
3 m · 8 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Farwell Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Farwell Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 51
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 51
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Continue on South Stoughton Road
1831 ft · 37 sec · South Stoughton Road
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Turn straight
1010 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward John Nolen Drive
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on John Nolen Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · John Nolen Drive
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
1748 ft · 52 sec · North Shore Drive
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Continue on Proudfit Street
1648 ft · 49 sec · Proudfit Street
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Continue on Regent Street
1635 ft · 39 sec · Regent Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
2054 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
50 m · 6 sec · University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and Madison.
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.
South Beltline Highway
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
2.71 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McFarland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Madison?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from McFarland and 4.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McFarland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Monona
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 Monona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and Madison. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 km).
#1 McFarland
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 9,291 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125000, -89.2898400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Madison (-89.40123, 43.07305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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