How far is Oregon, WI from Madison, WI?

The driving distance from Oregon, WI to Madison, WI is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
11 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.19 mi
16.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.19 mi
Kilometers
16.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11 mi
Kilometers
17.71 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Oregon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oregon
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
McFarland
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Oregon
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Madison
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    25 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    62 m · 34 sec · Janesville Street

  4. 4

    Turn uturn onto Janesville Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Janesville Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road MM

    1 km · 1 min · County Road MM

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    73 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Park Street

    2.7 mi · 8 min · South Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    50 m · 6 sec · University Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 14 West
6.21 mi · 56%
South Park Street
2.73 mi · 25%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 11%
County Road MM
0.72 mi · 7%
Janesville Street
0.11 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 14 West

Merge slight left

5.84 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
00h 10m from Oregon
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oregon 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 Oregon to Madison?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Oregon and 5.5 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oregon and Partly Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

4 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

11 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

40 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon and Madison. Straight-line distance: 10.19 mi (16.4 km).

Oregon

#1 Oregon

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population3,343
Coordinates42.9261100, -89.3845600
Altitude288
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: Oregon (-89.38456, 42.92611)
End: Madison (-89.40123, 43.07305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 Oregon and Madison. The current time is 02:18:10.

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.