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Monona, WI Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Monona, WI is a local road trip base with 22 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 93 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Monona, WI head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

180.1 mi

Eau Claire, WI

Quickest Drive

24m

Rutland, WI

Plan Around Monona, WI

Trips from Monona, WI

Driving from Monona, WI

The typical drive from Monona, WI covers about 93 miles and takes around 1h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 145 miles (2h 47m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Monona, WI are La Crosse, WI (145.2 mi, 2h 47m), North La Crosse, WI (142.5 mi, 2h 38m), Kenosha, WI (112.3 mi, 2h 17m), Racine, WI (103.6 mi, 2h 8m), and Oak Creek, WI (89.2 mi, 1h 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 93-mile drive from Monona, WI, expect to burn about 3.7 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 10 mapped routes leaving Monona, WI and 12 routes heading into Monona, WI, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 145 miles.

The longest mapped route from Monona, WI covers 145 miles and takes approximately 2h 47m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Monona, WI runs about 93 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Monona, WI include La Crosse, WI, North La Crosse, WI, Kenosha, WI and Racine, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Monona, WI by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

8,604

Median Income

$87,784

Median Home Value

$390,400

Median Age

44.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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