How far is Fitchburg, WI from Beloit, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Beloit, WI is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Beloit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Beloit.
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Start on Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
126 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on US 14
2003 ft · 41 sec · US 14
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Continue on Union Street
2112 ft · 60 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 213
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 213
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Continue on West Beloit Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Beloit Street
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Continue on State Highway 213
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 213
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Continue on South Madison Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · South Madison Road
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Turn left onto East Liberty Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1379 ft · 49 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Portland Avenue
1776 ft · 49 sec · Portland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Beloit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 213
Continue on State Highway 213
7.77 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beloit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Beloit?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Fitchburg and 22.6 miles from Beloit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Beloit.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 38.36 mi (61.74 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beloit
City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 42.5083500, -89.0317800 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
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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