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Trip from Mount Horeb, WI to City View Heights, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

42.2 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Horeb, WI to City View Heights, WI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 18, West Beltline Highway, County Highway N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on US 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Mount Horeb, WI to City View Heights, WI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 18 Business; US 151 Business / Springdale Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 18 Business; US 151 Business / Springdale Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18 miles (US 18; US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 18 Business; US 151 Business / Springdale Street

Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business / Springdale Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
18 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 18; US 151

Take the exit onto US 18; US 151 toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 1...
8
27.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 267B Toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wiscon...
8
35.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 244 Toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove
6
35.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | CTH N / County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N / County Highway N

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mount Horeb, WI and City View Heights, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Cth N: Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove.

Wisconsin Dells

27.2 mi in | ~37m

Cth N: Sun Prairie

35.2 mi in | ~46m

Cottage Grove

35.2 mi in | ~46m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 18 16.1 mi 20m
West Beltline Highway 8.8 mi 11m
County Highway N 5.2 mi 7m
I 94 3.5 mi 3m
I 39 3.1 mi 3m
US 18/151 Business 1.2 mi 2m
State Highway 19 0.7 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 18 — 16.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Horeb, WI and City View Heights, WI.

1

Start on South 2nd Street

20 ft · 4 sec · South 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto WI 78; US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Main Street
3

Continue on WI 78; US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Springdale Street
4

Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business

115 ft · 2 sec · Springdale Street
5

Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Springdale Street
6

Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business

85 ft · 1 sec · US 18/151 Business
7

Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.4 mi · 41 sec · US 18/151 Business
8

Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business

94 ft · 1 sec · US 18/151 Business
9

Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 18/151 Business
10

Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business

101 ft · 1 sec · US 18/151 Business
11

Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.4 mi · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business
12

Enter roundabout onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business

105 ft · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
13

Continue on US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 18/151 Business
14

Take the ramp onto US 18 Business; US 151 Business

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 18 Business; US 151 Business
15

Merge onto US 18; US 151

16 mi · 19 min · US 18; US 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit onto US 18; US 151

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 18; US 151
Toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto US 12; US 14; US 18; US 151

8.8 mi · 11 min · West Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 267B Toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19

Merge onto I 39; I 90

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 138A Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
21

Merge onto WI 30

0.2 mi · 11 sec · WI 30
22

Merge onto I 94

3.5 mi · 3 min · I 94
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 244 Toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork

180 ft · 4 sec
25

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

210 ft · 3 sec · County Highway N
26

Continue on CTH N

513 ft · 8 sec · County Highway N
27

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

87 ft · 1 sec · County Highway N
28

Continue on CTH N

492 ft · 8 sec · County Highway N
29

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

95 ft · 1 sec · County Highway N
30

Continue on CTH N

5.0 mi · 7 min · County Highway N
31

Turn right onto WI 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
32

Continue on WI 19

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 19
33

Turn right onto Keller Drive

456 ft · 20 sec · Keller Drive
34

Continue on Manley Drive

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Manley Drive
35

Arrive at destination

Manley Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Mount Horeb, WI · 28m into the drive

capital city of Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, WI

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Burke, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Mount Horeb, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City View Heights, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into City View Heights, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.60 one way

$13.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.24 $14.49
premium $4.89 $8.12 $16.24
diesel $5.61 $9.32 $18.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.43 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.69 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Horeb, WI

Afternoon in Mount Horeb on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City View Heights, WI

Afternoon in City View Heights on Thursday

Local time

1:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m 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 Mount Horeb, WI to City View Heights, WI covers 42.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 18, West Beltline Highway, County Highway N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Mount Horeb, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.60 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 18 Business; US 151 Business / Springdale Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18 miles (US 18; US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Horeb, WI and City View Heights, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Cth N: Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove.

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