How far is Fitchburg, WI from Slinger, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Slinger, WI is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Slinger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Slinger.
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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
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 Business, WI 73: Columbus
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 Business, WI 73: Columbus
46 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East James Street
1444 ft · 49 sec · East James Street
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Continue on Manning Street
2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Continue on State Highway 60
14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Sumner Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Commerce Boulevard
2436 ft · 49 sec · West Commerce Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kettle Moraine Drive South
1.1 km · 2 min · Kettle Moraine Drive South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kettle Moraine Drive South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Slinger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 151 North
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fitchburg and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Slinger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Slinger?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 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 41.6 miles from Fitchburg and 41.7 miles from Slinger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fitchburg and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Slinger.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Slinger. Straight-line distance: 64.99 mi (104.59 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slinger
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,704 |
| Coordinates | 43.3336100, -88.2862100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slinger (-88.28621, 43.33361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
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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