How far is Oconomowoc, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Oconomowoc, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.82 mi
01h 05m
Flight
50.11 mi
80.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.11 mi
Kilometers
80.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.82 mi
Kilometers
102.71 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, May 2, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Oconomowoc
Sat, May 2, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oconomowoc
2026-05-02T04:48
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, May 2, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oconomowoc
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
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Oconomowoc
31.9 mi
00h 32m
To Fitchburg
31.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    27 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Avenue

    1638 ft · 1 min · West Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Concord Road

    2442 ft · 1 min · South Concord Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Park Street

    573 ft · 16 sec · South Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Concord Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Concord Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Morgan Road

    774 ft · 21 sec · North Morgan Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto County Highway B

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway B

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Willow Glen Road

    1433 ft · 40 sec · Willow Glen Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  17. 17

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Glen Road
37.5 mi · 59%
South Park Street
6.3 mi · 10%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 8%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 7%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 6%
South Concord Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Willow Glen Road

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
00h 32m from Oconomowoc
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Oconomowoc and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Oconomowoc and 31.9 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Oconomowoc and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

26 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oconomowoc and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 50.11 mi (80.65 km).

Oconomowoc

#1 Oconomowoc

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,767
Coordinates43.1116700, -88.4992700
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.499471, 43.111664)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Oconomowoc and Fitchburg. The current time is 04:48:08.

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.