How far is Delavan, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Delavan, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.29 mi
01h 10m
Flight
47.62 mi
76.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.29 mi
Kilometers
95.42 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Wed, Jun 10, 4:13 PM CDT
Return by in Delavan
Wed, Jun 10, 5:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delavan
2026-06-10T15:03
Arrive Fitchburg
Wed, Jun 10, 4:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delavan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edgerton
WI

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

From Delavan
29.6 mi
00h 35m
To Fitchburg
29.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delavan and Fitchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delavan and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walworth Avenue

    117 m · 19 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Walworth Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Walworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 11

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 11

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton

    8.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51

    34 m · 4 sec · US Highway 51

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51

    926 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    60 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    649 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 138

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 138

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    942 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM

    79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan and Fitchburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
18.4 mi · 31%
State Highway 11
15.4 mi · 26%
US 51 North
8.79 mi · 15%
State Highway 138
8.3 mi · 14%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 8%
East Racine Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgerton
00h 35m from Delavan
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Delavan and Partly Cloudy near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delavan to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Delavan and 29.6 miles from Fitchburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Delavan and Partly Cloudy near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Edgerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edgerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgerton.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

14 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

31 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

38 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

39 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 47.62 mi (76.63 km).

Delavan

#1 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Walworth Avenue (-88.643719, 42.633054)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Delavan and Fitchburg. The current time is 15:03:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.