How far is Stoughton, WI from Waunakee, WI?
The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Waunakee, WI is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoughton and Waunakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton and Waunakee.
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Start on South 4th Street
24 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto County Highway N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
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Continue on County Road N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
37 m · 3 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
1279 ft · 31 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N
25 m · 2 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
710 ft · 17 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 39 North, I 90 West
61 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 39 North, I 90 West
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee
138 m · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 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 Stoughton 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.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
15.6 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.
Rain Showers leaving Stoughton and Rain Showers near Waunakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stoughton to Waunakee?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 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?
Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Stoughton and 14.5 miles from Waunakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stoughton and Rain Showers near Waunakee.
Stop Ideas Near Vilas
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 Stoughton and Waunakee. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.17 km).
#1 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waunakee (-89.45567, 43.19194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
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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