How far is Fitchburg, WI from Weston, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Weston, WI is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.95 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.4 mi
214.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.4 mi
Kilometers
214.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.95 mi
Kilometers
255.8 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive Weston
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Westfield
WI

Town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
79.5 mi
01h 29m
To Weston
79.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Weston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Weston.

  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

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    102.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Weston, Camp Phillips Road

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Camp Phillips Road

    2128 ft · 45 sec · Camp Phillips Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Weston Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weston Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Weston.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
136 mi · 85%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 4%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 4%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 3%
WI 29 East
3.39 mi · 2%
Weston Avenue
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

103 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
133.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
01h 29m from Fitchburg
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fitchburg and Rain near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Weston?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Fitchburg and 79.5 miles from Weston.

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

The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fitchburg and Rain near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

1 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

37 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

60 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Weston. Straight-line distance: 133.4 mi (214.69 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
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#2 Weston

Situated in central Wisconsin within Marathon County, this village lies at an approximate elevation of 1,250 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates44.8908000, -89.5476200
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Weston (-89.54762, 44.8908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.18
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $23.09 $46.18
Mid-grade $4.72 $26.45 $52.90
Premium $5.30 $29.71 $59.42
Diesel $6.19 $34.73 $69.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Weston. The current time is 14:30:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.