How far is Evansville, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Evansville, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Fitchburg.
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Start on South Madison Street
1844 ft · 57 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
2166 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Continue on US 14
2003 ft · 41 sec · US 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
942 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon
105 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM
79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM
35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM
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Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Fitchburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 14
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
7.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Patchy Fog near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Evansville and 9.4 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Evansville and Patchy Fog near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.42 km).
#1 Evansville
City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,556 |
| Coordinates | 42.7802800, -89.2992800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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