How far is Waunakee, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Waunakee, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waunakee and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waunakee and Fitchburg.
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Start on West Main Street
1594 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Century Avenue
61 m · 12 sec · South Century Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Century Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Century Avenue
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Continue on County Highway Q
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway Q
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Turn right onto County Highway K
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway K
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Continue on County Road K
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road K
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Midvale Boulevard, Verona Road
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18 West, US 151 South: Verona Road
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Verona Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Verona Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Old County Road PB
758 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB
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Continue on County Highway PB
943 ft · 30 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 Waunakee 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.
Longest stretch
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9.38 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Waunakee and Sunny near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waunakee to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Waunakee and 14.9 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waunakee and Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Middleton
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 Waunakee and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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