How far is Fitchburg, WI from North Fond du Lac, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to North Fond du Lac, WI is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
93.25 mi
01h 55m
Flight
76.86 mi
123.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.86 mi
Kilometers
123.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.25 mi
Kilometers
150.07 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-19T07:49
Arrive North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Columbus
WI

City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States

From Fitchburg
46.6 mi
00h 57m
To North Fond du Lac
46.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and North Fond du Lac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and North Fond du Lac.

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D

    952 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH D South

    1887 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road D

    158 m · 11 sec · County Road D

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road D

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road D

  23. 23

    Continue on South Military Road

    2405 ft · 1 min · South Military Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh

    1338 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Road OO

    991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO

  29. 29

    Continue on Winnebago Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue

    1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street

    126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue

    642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and North Fond du Lac.

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 151 North
61.8 mi · 66%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 6%
I 39 North
5.9 mi · 6%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 5%
Appleton
3.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 151 North

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 57m from Fitchburg
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to North Fond du Lac?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Fitchburg and 46.7 miles from North Fond du Lac.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fitchburg and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

40 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

41 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and North Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.69 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
North Fond du Lac

#2 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and North Fond du Lac. The current time is 07:49:50.

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.