How far is Fitchburg, WI from Windsor, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Windsor, WI is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.72 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.72 mi
Kilometers
49.44 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Tue, May 5, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Tue, May 5, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-05-05T16:53
Arrive Windsor
Tue, May 5, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monona
WI

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Fitchburg
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Windsor
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee

    138 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    549 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    149 m · 22 sec · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
11 mi · 36%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 19%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 19%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 16%
Lake Road
1.61 mi · 5%
US 12 East
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Merge slight left

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monona
00h 20m from Fitchburg
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fitchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Fitchburg and 15.3 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monona

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

2 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

5 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

47 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Windsor. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.47 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Windsor

#2 Windsor

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

Population7,810
Coordinates43.2183300, -89.3415100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Windsor (-89.34151, 43.21833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Windsor. The current time is 16:53:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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