How far is Fitchburg, WI from Altoona, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Altoona, WI is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Altoona.
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Start on Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Turn right onto County Highway M
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn slight right
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway PB
901 ft · 25 sec · County Highway PB
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Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left
2366 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Clairemont Avenue
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12: East Clairemont Avenue
675 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12: East Clairemont Avenue
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto US 12
1183 ft · 22 sec · US 12
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Turn slight left
634 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street West
2865 ft · 1 min · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Bartlett Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street West
104 m · 17 sec · 9th Street West
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Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
682 ft · 30 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Altoona?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Fitchburg and 91.7 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 160.89 mi (258.92 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,062 |
| Coordinates | 44.8046800, -91.4432100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-91.44321, 44.80468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
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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