How far is Middleton, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Middleton, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middleton and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleton and Fitchburg.
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Start on Park Lawn Place
23 m · 4 sec · Park Lawn Place
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 12 East, US 14 East: Madison
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Midvale Boulevard, Verona Road
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18 West, US 151 South: Verona Road
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Verona Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Verona Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Old County Road PB
758 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB
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Continue on County Highway PB
943 ft · 30 sec · County Highway PB
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Turn left onto County Highway M
2.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Middleton 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.
US 12 East
Take the ramp right toward US 12 East, US 14 East: Madison
6.62 mi · 00h 09m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Middleton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middleton to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 8.1 miles from Middleton and 8.1 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 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 $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Middleton
Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.0972200, -89.5042900 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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