How far is Fitchburg, WI from Waunakee, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Waunakee, WI is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Waunakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Waunakee.
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Start on Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Turn right onto County Highway M
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn slight right
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway PB
901 ft · 25 sec · County Highway PB
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Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left
2366 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
9.1 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway
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Continue straight
1196 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto County Road K
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road K
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Continue on County Highway K
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway K
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Turn left onto County Highway Q
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway Q
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Continue on South Century Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Century Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1605 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Waunakee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Beltline Highway
Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
9.07 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near Waunakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Waunakee?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Fitchburg and 12.2 miles from Waunakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fitchburg and Sunny near Waunakee.
Stop Ideas Near Middleton
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 Middleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Waunakee. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waunakee (-89.45567, 43.19194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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