How far is North Fond du Lac, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from North Fond du Lac, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Fond du Lac and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fond du Lac and Fitchburg.
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Start on Minnesota Avenue
1230 ft · 56 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right onto Garfield Street
41 m · 12 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
147 m · 10 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Winnebago Street
2546 ft · 51 sec · Winnebago Street
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Continue on County Road OO
2114 ft · 52 sec · County Road OO
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Turn sharp left
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Military Road
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Military Road
1700 ft · 38 sec · South Military Road
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Continue on County Road D
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road D
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
2195 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 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 North Fond du Lac 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.
County Road D
Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Fond du Lac and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Fond du Lac to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from North Fond du Lac and 46.7 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fond du Lac and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fond du Lac and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.69 km).
#1 North Fond du Lac
Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,059 |
| Coordinates | 43.8113800, -88.4834400 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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