Origin
Rutland, WI
Late night in Rutland on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rutland, WI to Monona, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rutland, WI
Tom Fisk
Monona, WI
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Trip Overview
Rutland, WI to Monona, WI is 17.1 miles and takes about 24m via US Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the familiar Midwest region, specifically within Wisconsin. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick errand, a visit to a nearby town, or extending a longer journey without committing a lot of time. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient way to cover the distance, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| West Beltline Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Monona Drive | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Nichols Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 14 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Stage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 14
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland, WI and Monona, WI.
1
Start on this road
178 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
440 ft
·
10 sec
·
Old Stage Road
3
Turn right onto US 14
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 14
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 14
Exit 132A-B
Toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 132A
Toward US 12 East, US 18 East
6
Merge onto US 12; US 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265
Toward CTH BB: Monona Drive
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Monona Drive
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Monona Drive
9
Turn left onto Nichols Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Nichols Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Nichols Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 14 / US Highway 14
Turn right onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 14
Take the exit onto US 14 toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
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 132A-B
Toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 East, US 18 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132A
Toward US 12 East, US 18 East
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CTH BB: Monona Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward CTH BB: Monona Drive
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Nichols Road
Turn left onto Nichols Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Monona, WI
Late night in Monona on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US Highway 14, including an uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles. The route generally follows major roadways like US Highway 14 and the West Beltline Highway before transitioning to Monona Drive. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, characteristic of a drive that prioritizes directness over winding scenery.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on US Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and West Beltline Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 14 / US Highway 14.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on US Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Monona, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monona, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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