How far is Mount Horeb, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Mount Horeb, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Horeb and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Horeb and Fitchburg.
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Start on South 2nd Street
6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Springdale Street
1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
35 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2216 ft · 44 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
26 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2103 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
29 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
806 ft · 16 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1965 ft · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
32 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1075 ft · 27 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Take the ramp left
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB: Military Ridge State Trail, Ice Age National Scenic Trail
2396 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway PB
866 ft · 28 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 Mount Horeb 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 18/151 Business
Merge slight left
9.66 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Mount Horeb and 10.3 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Horeb and Chance Rain Showers near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Horeb and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.49 km).
#1 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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