How far is Monona, WI from Madison, WI?
The driving distance from Monona, WI to Madison, WI is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monona and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monona and Madison.
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Start on Nichols Road
41 m · 6 sec · Nichols Road
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Turn right onto Midmoor Road
2128 ft · 2 min · Midmoor Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Owen Road
133 m · 24 sec · Owen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winnequah Road
2281 ft · 1 min · Winnequah Road
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Turn right onto Bridge Road
1308 ft · 43 sec · Bridge Road
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Turn straight
78 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broadway
1.2 km · 2 min · West Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
2096 ft · 32 sec · 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 Monona 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.
John Nolen Drive
Continue on John Nolen Drive
1.8 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Monona and Partly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monona to Madison?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Shorewood Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Monona and 3 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monona and Partly Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills
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 Shorewood Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monona and Madison. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.59 km).
#1 Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,164 |
| Coordinates | 43.0622200, -89.3340100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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