How far is Fitchburg, WI from Fort Atkinson, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Fort Atkinson, WI is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Fort Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Fort Atkinson.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 138: Oregon, Stoughton
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 138 South: Oregon, Stoughton
111 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 138
65 m · 18 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
97 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 138
32 m · 9 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 138
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
124 m · 7 sec · State Highway 138
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Turn slight right onto US Highway 51
1190 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51
29 m · 3 sec · US Highway 51
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51
1.1 km · 2 min · US Highway 51
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 51
5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 51
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Take the ramp straight
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, US 51 South: Janesville
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 106
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 106
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 106
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 106
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Sherman Avenue West
1079 ft · 41 sec · Sherman Avenue West
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Turn right onto North Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Fort Atkinson.
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 106
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 106
9.49 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Fort Atkinson?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Stoughton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Fitchburg and 19.8 miles from Fort Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Stoughton
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 Stoughton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Fort Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 32.08 mi (51.63 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Atkinson
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 12,372 |
| Coordinates | 42.9288900, -88.8370500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Atkinson (-88.83705, 42.92889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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