How far is Fitchburg, WI from Lake Hallie, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Lake Hallie, WI is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.67 mi
03h 45m
Flight
164.69 mi
265.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.69 mi
Kilometers
265.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.67 mi
Kilometers
303.63 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Hallie
Thu, Jun 11, 9:05 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Fri, Jun 12, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-06-11T17:20
Arrive Lake Hallie
Thu, Jun 11, 9:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
94.3 mi
01h 52m
To Lake Hallie
94.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Lake Hallie.

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    2.3 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto County Highway PB

    901 ft · 25 sec · County Highway PB

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    2366 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    22.1 mi · 28 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Melby Street

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Melby Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Melby Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · 115th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 22nd Avenue

    659 ft · 35 sec · 22nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Joles Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 40%
I 90 West
47.3 mi · 25%
West Beltline Highway
24.8 mi · 13%
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
22.1 mi · 12%
US 53 North
7.5 mi · 4%
US 18 East
6.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
01h 52m from Fitchburg
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Hallie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Lake Hallie?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Fitchburg and 94.4 miles from Lake Hallie.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Hallie.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Lake Hallie. Straight-line distance: 164.69 mi (265.05 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Lake Hallie

#2 Lake Hallie

Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,779
Coordinates44.8757900, -91.4407100
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Lake Hallie (-91.44071, 44.87579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Lake Hallie. The current time is 17:20:17.

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.