How far is Windsor, WI from Madison, WI?
The driving distance from Windsor, WI to Madison, WI is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Madison.
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Start on 2nd Street
149 m · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Turn straight
63 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 19
840 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 19
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Turn left onto I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
2565 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US-51: Madison, De Forest
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-51 SOUTH
770 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 51
1222 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51
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Turn right onto County Highway CV
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway CV
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Continue on Packers Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Packers Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 113
824 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 113
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Continue on Packers Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Packers Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on East Johnson Street
2345 ft · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Continue on East Gorham Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · East Gorham Street
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Continue on University Avenue
1949 ft · 1 min · 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 Windsor 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.
County Highway CV
Turn right onto County Highway CV
2.51 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Windsor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Madison?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Maple Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Windsor and 6.4 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Windsor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Bluff
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 Windsor and Madison. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.87 km).
#1 Windsor
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 43.2183300, -89.3415100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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