Madison, Wisconsin to McHenry: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77 miles 123.9 km · straight line
96.3 miles estimated 154.9 km · driving distance
1h 56min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from McHenry?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to McHenry is 77 miles (123.9 km) as the crow flies. McHenry is located SE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.3 miles, taking about 1h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and McHenry in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and McHenry. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Madison, Wisconsin to McHenry

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 56min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 19min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 50min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & McHenry

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
McHenry
42.33°N, 88.27°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 323.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients