How far is Hudson, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Hudson, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Fitchburg.
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Start on Second Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
177 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
659 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
148 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road MM
151 m · 12 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 Hudson and Fitchburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Eau Claire
Merge slight left
177 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Hudson and 130.7 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
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 Millston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 214.63 mi (345.41 km).
#1 Hudson
City in and county seat of St.
| Population | 8,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.9746900, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
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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