How far is Madison, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Madison, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Fitchburg.
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Start on University Avenue
2077 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto North Randall Avenue
1210 ft · 44 sec · North Randall Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Monroe Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Nakoma Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Nakoma Road
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Turn left onto Seminole Highway
1766 ft · 1 min · Seminole Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Seminole Highway
2.8 mi · 7 min · Seminole Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Seminole Highway
33 m · 6 sec · South Seminole Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Seminole Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Seminole Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whalen Road
2016 ft · 36 sec · Whalen Road
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Turn left onto Fitchburg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road
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Turn left onto County Highway M
1519 ft · 30 sec · County Highway M
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Turn left 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 Madison and Fitchburg.
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.
Seminole Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Seminole Highway
2.83 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Shorewood Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Madison and 9.3 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills
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 Shorewood Hills.
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison (South), Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 8.49 mi (13.67 km).
#1 Madison
City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
| Population | 6,667 |
| Coordinates | 43.0730500, -89.4012300 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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