How far is Mount Horeb, WI from Madison, WI?

The driving distance from Mount Horeb, WI to Madison, WI is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
22.07 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Horeb
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Horeb
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Horeb
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
Verona
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Mount Horeb
11 mi
00h 16m
To Madison
11.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Horeb and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Horeb and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Springdale Street

    1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · Springdale Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    26 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    2103 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    29 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    806 ft · 16 sec · US 18/151 Business

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1965 ft · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    32 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1075 ft · 27 sec · US 18/151 Business

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Midvale Boulevard

    1067 ft · 34 sec · South Midvale Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nakoma Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Nakoma Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Monroe Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto North Randall Avenue

    93 m · 15 sec · North Randall Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Dayton Street

    2165 ft · 1 min · West Dayton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    898 ft · 40 sec · North Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    50 m · 6 sec · University Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Horeb and Madison.

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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 18/151 Business
17.3 mi · 78%
Monroe Street
1.97 mi · 9%
Nakoma Road
1.11 mi · 5%
Springdale Street
0.64 mi · 3%
West Dayton Street
0.41 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 18/151 Business

Merge slight left

15.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
00h 16m from Mount Horeb
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Horeb and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Horeb to Madison?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Mount Horeb and 11.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Horeb and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Horeb and Madison. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 km).

Mount Horeb

#1 Mount Horeb

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population7,563
Coordinates43.0086100, -89.7384600
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin

Population6,667
Coordinates43.0730500, -89.4012300
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)
End: Madison (-89.40123, 43.07305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Horeb and Madison. The current time is 23:36:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.