How far is Kimberly, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Kimberly, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.61 mi
02h 06m
Flight
106.81 mi
171.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.81 mi
Kilometers
171.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.61 mi
Kilometers
203.76 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
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
Burnett
WI

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Kimberly
63.3 mi
01h 03m
To Fitchburg
63.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kimberly Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1192 ft · 27 sec · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1909 ft · 33 sec · County Road CE

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE

  8. 8

    Continue on East College Avenue

    568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1731 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee

    2195 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
71.4 mi · 56%
I 41 South
20.2 mi · 16%
Tri-County Expressway
6.41 mi · 5%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 5%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 4%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Merge slight left

50.6 mi · 00h 57m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnett
01h 03m from Kimberly
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Kimberly and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Burnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Kimberly and 63.4 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kimberly and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Burnett

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

10 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

14 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

34 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 106.81 mi (171.9 km).

Kimberly

#1 Kimberly

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population6,869
Coordinates44.2722100, -88.3390000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kimberly Avenue (-88.339018, 44.272335)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and Fitchburg. The current time is 04:18:40.

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.