Origin
McFarland, WI
Morning in McFarland on Thursday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McFarland, WI
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Madison, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI covers 9.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farwell Street, Highway 51, South Stoughton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 9.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farwell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farwell Street | — | — |
| Highway 51 | — | — |
| South Stoughton Road | — | — |
| South Beltline Highway | — | — |
| John Nolen Drive | — | — |
| North Shore Drive | — | — |
| Proudfit Street | — | — |
| Regent Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Farwell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McFarland, WI and Madison, WI.
1
Start on Exchange Street
10 ft
·
8 sec
·
Exchange Street
2
Turn left onto Farwell Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Farwell Street
3
Turn right onto US Highway 51
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 51
4
Continue on South Stoughton Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Stoughton Road
5
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
6
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Beltline Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward John Nolen Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
John Nolen Drive
9
Continue on John Nolen Drive
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
John Nolen Drive
10
Turn left onto North Shore Drive
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Shore Drive
11
Continue on Proudfit Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Proudfit Street
12
Continue on Regent Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Regent Street
13
Turn right onto North Park Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
14
Turn left onto University Avenue
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
University Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Madison, WI
Morning in Madison on Thursday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI covers 9.5 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farwell Street, Highway 51, South Stoughton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from McFarland, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McFarland, WI to Madison, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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