How far is McFarland, WI from Stoughton, WI?

The driving distance from McFarland, WI to Stoughton, WI is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.33 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.54 mi
12.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.54 mi
Kilometers
12.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.33 mi
Kilometers
16.62 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stoughton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in McFarland
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McFarland
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Stoughton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McFarland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oregon
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From McFarland
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Stoughton
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McFarland and Stoughton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Stoughton.

  1. 1

    Start on Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 51

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 51

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road B

    2002 ft · 40 sec · County Road B

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway B

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway B

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Williams Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Williams Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Page Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Page Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1502 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and Stoughton.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 51
5.73 mi · 55%
Exchange Street
1.16 mi · 11%
County Highway B
1.11 mi · 11%
Williams Drive
0.83 mi · 8%
North Page Street
0.81 mi · 8%
County Road B
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 51

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 51

5.73 mi · 00h 08m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oregon
00h 09m from McFarland
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving McFarland and Rain Showers near Stoughton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Stoughton?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 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?

Oregon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from McFarland and 5.2 miles from Stoughton.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around McFarland and Rain Showers near Stoughton.

Stop Ideas Near Oregon

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

15 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

39 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

55 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and Stoughton. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.13 km).

McFarland

#1 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Stoughton

#2 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population13,218
Coordinates42.9169500, -89.2178900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)
End: Stoughton (-89.21789, 42.91695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
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.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.96
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $1.48 $2.96
Mid-grade $4.72 $1.70 $3.39
Premium $5.30 $1.91 $3.81
Diesel $6.19 $2.23 $4.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McFarland and Stoughton. The current time is 14:31:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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