How far is Fitchburg, WI from Waterford, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Waterford, WI is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Waterford.
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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
126 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
1651 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Menhall Drive
1157 ft · 39 sec · Menhall Drive
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Continue on West Fulton Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · West Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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Continue on East County Road N
1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on East County Road N
567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N
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Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on High Drive
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South River Street
16 m · 2 sec · South River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 59
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Waterford?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Fitchburg and 37.5 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Koshkonong
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 Koshkonong.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 65.04 mi (104.67 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 42.7630700, -88.2142600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-88.21426, 42.76307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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