How far is Stoughton, WI from Middleton, WI?
The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Middleton, WI is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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 Stoughton and Middleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton and Middleton.
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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
8.3 mi · 9 min
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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
9.6 mi · 13 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14 West: Spring Green, La Crosse
975 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on University Avenue, UW Madison, Downtown, Middleton
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto University Avenue
2687 ft · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Lawn Place
23 m · 2 sec · Park Lawn Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Lawn Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton and Middleton.
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
9.61 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Stoughton and Rain Showers near Middleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoughton to Middleton?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.6 miles from Stoughton and 13.7 miles from Middleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stoughton and Rain Showers near Middleton.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.73 km).
#1 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middleton
Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.0972200, -89.5042900 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton (-89.50429, 43.09722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.12 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
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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