How far is Fitchburg, WI from Burlington, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
Driving 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 54m.
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.
City in and county seat of 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 Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Burlington.
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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
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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Turn right onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn right onto County Highway M
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East US 14
2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14
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Continue on Humes Road
14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 11
8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on Burlington Bypass
1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
662 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway JS
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street
2999 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
78 m · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Burlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 14
Turn left onto US Highway 14
16 mi · 00h 23m
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 near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Burlington?
The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Janesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Fitchburg and 40.5 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Janesville
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 Janesville.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 63.57 mi (102.31 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,898 |
| Coordinates | 42.6780700, -88.2762000 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-88.2762, 42.67807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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