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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Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
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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.
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Start on South 2nd Street
6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Springdale Street
1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
35 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2216 ft · 44 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
26 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2103 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
29 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
806 ft · 16 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1965 ft · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
32 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1075 ft · 27 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Take the ramp left
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South Midvale Boulevard
1067 ft · 34 sec · South Midvale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nakoma Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Nakoma Road
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Continue on Monroe Street
2 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn slight left onto North Randall Avenue
93 m · 15 sec · North Randall Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dayton Street
2165 ft · 1 min · West Dayton Street
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Turn left onto North Park Street
898 ft · 40 sec · 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 Mount Horeb 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Horeb and Madison. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 km).
#1 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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