How far is Stoughton, WI from Madison, WI?
The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Madison, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoughton and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton and Madison.
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Start on South 4th Street
24 m · 8 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 51
1.1 km · 2 min · US Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51
34 m · 4 sec · US Highway 51
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51
926 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138
60 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
649 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 138
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp slight right
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue on South Park Street
2.7 mi · 8 min · South 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 Stoughton 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.
State Highway 138
Continue straight
8.5 mi · 00h 10m
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 Stoughton and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoughton to Madison?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Oregon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Stoughton and 9.6 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stoughton and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon
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 Oregon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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