How far is Fitchburg, WI from Kimberly, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Kimberly, WI is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.62 mi
02h 37m
Flight
106.81 mi
171.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.81 mi
Kilometers
171.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.62 mi
Kilometers
203.78 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T05:41
Arrive Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Burnett
WI

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
63.3 mi
01h 18m
To Kimberly
63.3 mi
01h 18m

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
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Kimberly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Kimberly.

  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

    747 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    73 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 56 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  35. 35

    Turn slight left

    532 ft · 24 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    27 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Kimberly.

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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
6 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 40%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 17%
Appleton
19.6 mi · 15%
Tri-County Expressway
6.47 mi · 5%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 5%
I 39 North
5.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 151 North

Merge slight left

50 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnett
01h 18m from Fitchburg
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Light Rain near Kimberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Kimberly?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Burnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Fitchburg and 63.3 miles from Kimberly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Light Rain near Kimberly.

Stop Ideas Near Burnett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

10 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

14 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

34 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 106.81 mi (171.9 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Kimberly

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population6,869
Coordinates44.2722100, -88.3390000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Kimberly (-88.339, 44.27221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 Kimberly. The current time is 05:41:42.

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.