How far is Fitchburg, WI from Oconomowoc, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Oconomowoc, WI is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Oconomowoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Oconomowoc.
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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
747 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM
36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
73 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
633 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East
1988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
37 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Glen Road
976 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Willow Glen Road
2015 ft · 57 sec · Willow Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway B
1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway B
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Continue on North Morgan Road
774 ft · 21 sec · North Morgan Road
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Continue on Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Concord Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Concord Road
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Continue on South Park Street
573 ft · 16 sec · South Park Street
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Turn right onto South Concord Road
2442 ft · 1 min · South Concord Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wisconsin Avenue
1637 ft · 1 min · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
27 m · 3 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 Oconomowoc.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
37 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Oconomowoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Oconomowoc?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Fitchburg and 32.1 miles from Oconomowoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fitchburg and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Oconomowoc.
Stop Ideas Near Deerfield
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 Deerfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Oconomowoc. Straight-line distance: 50.11 mi (80.65 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oconomowoc
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,767 |
| Coordinates | 43.1116700, -88.4992700 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oconomowoc (-88.49927, 43.11167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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