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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.2 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.36 mi
61.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.36 mi
Kilometers
61.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.2 mi
Kilometers
72.75 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T09:50
Arrive Beloit
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
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 Fitchburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Magnolia
WI

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
22.6 mi
00h 34m
To Beloit
22.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on US 14

    2003 ft · 41 sec · US 14

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Street

    2112 ft · 60 sec · Union Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Madison Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 59

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 213

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 213

  14. 14

    Continue on West Beloit Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Beloit Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 213

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 213

  16. 16

    Continue on South Madison Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South Madison Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Liberty Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1379 ft · 49 sec · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    1776 ft · 49 sec · Portland Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 213
15.3 mi · 34%
County Highway M
12.3 mi · 27%
South Madison Road
5.48 mi · 12%
US Highway 14
4.86 mi · 11%
State Highway 59
2.4 mi · 5%
West Beloit Street
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 34m from Fitchburg
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Magnolia, 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 Magnolia.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

24 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

35 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

37 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

41 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 38.36 mi (61.74 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Beloit

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Beloit. The current time is 09:50:19.

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.