How far is Rutland, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Rutland, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Rutland and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland and Fitchburg.
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Start on the route
54 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
134 m · 11 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 14
5.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
942 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon
105 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM
79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM
35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
606 ft · 18 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 Rutland 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 Highway 14
Turn right onto US Highway 14
5.33 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rutland 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 Rutland to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Oregon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Rutland and 5.5 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rutland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Oregon
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 Oregon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rutland and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 8.29 mi (13.34 km).
#1 Rutland
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.8788900, -89.3501200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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