Madison, WI Road Trips

Drivers starting from Madison, WI have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Madison, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

113.6 mi

Kenosha, WI

Quickest Drive

19m

McFarland, WI

Plan Around Madison, WI

Continue From Madison, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Madison, WI to Kenosha, WI 113.6 mi · 2h 24m Madison, WI to Racine, WI 109.8 mi · 1h 52m Madison, WI to New Berlin, WI 76.6 mi · 1h 15m Madison, WI to City of Janesville, WI 40.1 mi · 55m

Trips from Madison, WI

Madison, WI to Kenosha, WI

113.6 mi 2h 24m

Madison, WI to Racine, WI

109.8 mi 1h 52m

Madison, WI to New Berlin, WI

76.6 mi 1h 15m

Madison, WI to City of Janesville, WI

40.1 mi 55m

Madison, WI to Cottage Grove, WI

13.9 mi 25m

Madison, WI to McFarland, WI

9.7 mi 19m

Driving from Madison, WI

Expect an average of 61 miles and about 1h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Madison, WI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 114 miles (2h 24m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Madison, WI are Kenosha, WI (113.6 mi, 2h 24m), Racine, WI (109.8 mi, 1h 52m), New Berlin, WI (76.6 mi, 1h 15m), City of Janesville, WI (40.1 mi, 55m), and Cottage Grove, WI (13.9 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 61-mile drive from Madison, WI, expect to burn about 2.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Madison, WI and 0 routes heading into Madison, WI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 114 miles.

The longest mapped route from Madison, WI covers 114 miles and takes approximately 2h 24m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Madison, WI runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Madison, WI include Kenosha, WI, Racine, WI, New Berlin, WI and City of Janesville, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Madison, WI

Kenosha, WI 113.6 mi Racine, WI 109.8 mi New Berlin, WI 76.6 mi City of Janesville, WI 40.1 mi Cottage Grove, WI 13.9 mi McFarland, WI 9.7 mi

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Madison, WI that also have route pages.

McFarland, WI 9.7 mi · 19m Cottage Grove, WI 13.9 mi · 25m City of Janesville, WI 40.1 mi · 55m New Berlin, WI 76.6 mi · 1h 15m Racine, WI 109.8 mi · 1h 52m Kenosha, WI 113.6 mi · 2h 24m