How far is Fort Atkinson, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Fort Atkinson, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Atkinson and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Atkinson and Fitchburg.
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Start on North Main Street
111 m · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Sherman Avenue West
1079 ft · 37 sec · Sherman Avenue West
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on State Highway 106
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 106
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 106
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 106
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton
8.8 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51
34 m · 4 sec · US Highway 51
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51
926 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138
60 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
649 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 138
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 138
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp slight right
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
942 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon
105 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM
79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM
35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM
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Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Atkinson and Fitchburg.
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 106
Continue on State Highway 106
9.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Atkinson and Partly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Atkinson to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Stoughton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Fort Atkinson and 23.2 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Fort Atkinson and Partly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Stoughton
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 Stoughton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Atkinson and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 32.08 mi (51.63 km).
#1 Fort Atkinson
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 12,372 |
| Coordinates | 42.9288900, -88.8370500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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