How far is Rutland, WI from Waunakee, WI?
The driving distance from Rutland, WI to Waunakee, WI is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Rutland and Waunakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Waunakee.
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Start on the route
54 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
134 m · 11 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 14
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
633 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 14 West, US 18 West, US 151 South
2342 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
12.5 mi · 17 min · West Beltline Highway
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Continue straight
1196 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto County Road K
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road K
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Continue on County Highway K
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway K
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Turn left onto County Highway Q
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway Q
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Continue on South Century Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Century Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1605 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutland and Waunakee.
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.
West Beltline Highway
Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rutland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Waunakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rutland to Waunakee?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 15.7 miles from Rutland and 15.7 miles from Waunakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rutland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Waunakee.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills
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 Rutland and Waunakee. Straight-line distance: 22.28 mi (35.85 km).
#1 Rutland
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.8788900, -89.3501200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-89.45567, 43.191948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.39 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
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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