How far is Waunakee, WI from Stoughton, WI?
The driving distance from Waunakee, WI to Stoughton, WI is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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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 Waunakee and Stoughton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waunakee and Stoughton.
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Start on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
2508 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH N: Stoughton, Cottage Grove
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway N
1116 ft · 25 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N
42 m · 3 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
2.4 mi · 3 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
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
24 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waunakee and Stoughton.
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
Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
9.27 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.
Rain Showers leaving Waunakee and Rain Showers near Stoughton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waunakee to Stoughton?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.3 miles from Waunakee and 14.3 miles from Stoughton.
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 6.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waunakee and Rain Showers near Stoughton.
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 Waunakee and Stoughton. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.17 km).
#1 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 13,218 |
| Coordinates | 42.9169500, -89.2178900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stoughton (-89.21789, 42.91695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
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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