How far is Oneida County, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Oneida County, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 223.1 miles (359 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.05 mi
03h 28m
Flight
189.66 mi
305.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.66 mi
Kilometers
305.23 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.05 mi
Kilometers
358.97 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM CDT
Return by in Oneida County
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneida County
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Fitchburg
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneida County
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Almond
WI

Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Oneida County
111.5 mi
01h 44m
To Fitchburg
111.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oneida County and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ole Lake Road

    3248 ft · 2 min · Ole Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 47

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 47

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Country Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8

    8 m · 2 sec · US Highway 8

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on US 8

    11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  18. 18

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 59%
US 8
57.9 mi · 26%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 3%
State Highway 47
5.96 mi · 3%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 2%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Continue straight

73.1 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Almond
01h 44m from Oneida County
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Oneida County and Rain Showers near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oneida County to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Almond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Oneida County and 111.5 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Oneida County and Rain Showers near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Almond

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

25 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

33 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

33 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

39 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneida County and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 189.66 mi (305.23 km).

Oneida County

#1 Oneida County

County in Wisconsin, United States

Population35,751
Coordinates45.7055900, -89.5217100
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.517128, 45.705845)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.79 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.79
15.74 gal · 59.58 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $32.39 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.72 $37.11 $74.21
Premium $5.30 $41.68 $83.36
Diesel $6.19 $48.72 $97.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneida County and Fitchburg. The current time is 14:31:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.