How far is Fitchburg, WI from New London, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to New London, WI is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
132.07 mi
02h 46m
Flight
105.45 mi
169.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.07 mi
Kilometers
212.54 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Tue, Jun 2, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Tue, Jun 2, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-06-02T03:01
Arrive New London
Tue, Jun 2, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
66 mi
01h 23m
To New London
66.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and New London.

  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

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Beacon Avenue

    1650 ft · 35 sec · East Beacon Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Pearl Street

    1619 ft · 42 sec · South Pearl Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West North Water Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
6 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 38%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 16%
US 45 North
18.9 mi · 14%
US Highway 45
7.1 mi · 5%
Appleton
6.79 mi · 5%
US 14 West
5.98 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnett
01h 23m from Fitchburg
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to New London?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 66 miles from Fitchburg and 66.1 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fitchburg and Sunny near New London.

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 New London. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.7 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
New London

#2 New London

City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,435
Coordinates44.3927600, -88.7398300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: New London (-88.73983, 44.39276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and New London. The current time is 03:01:54.

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.