Origin
Monona, WI
Afternoon in Monona on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monona, WI
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The drive from Monona, WI to City View Heights, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Washington Avenue, South Stoughton Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on East Washington Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 51 / South Stoughton Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 51 / South Stoughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 151 / East Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (US 151 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 51 / South Stoughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 151 / East Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 151 Business toward US 151 Business: Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Stoughton Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Pflaum Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 19 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Stoughton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nichols Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 151 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Monona, WI and City View Heights, WI.
Start on Nichols Road
Continue on Pflaum Road
Turn left onto US 51
Continue on US 51
Turn right onto US 151
Take the exit onto US 151 Business
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on WI 19
Turn right onto Keller Drive
Continue on Manley Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Monona on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in City View Heights on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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