Madison, Wisconsin to Vernon Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

93.3 miles 150.1 km · straight line
116.6 miles estimated 187.6 km · driving distance
2h 21min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Vernon Hills?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Vernon Hills is 93.3 miles (150.1 km) as the crow flies. Vernon Hills is located SE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 116.6 miles, taking about 2h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills. 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 Vernon Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 21min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 49min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 14min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Vernon Hills

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Vernon Hills
42.22°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 267 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients