How far is Wisconsin Rapids, WI from Fitchburg, WI?
The driving distance from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wisconsin Rapids and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wisconsin Rapids and Fitchburg.
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Start on the route
5 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
5.3 mi · 10 min · 8th Street South
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Turn left
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 73
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Adams Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 73
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 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 Wisconsin Rapids and Fitchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 73
Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Wisconsin Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Endeavor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Wisconsin Rapids and 62.7 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Wisconsin Rapids and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Endeavor
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 Wisconsin Rapids and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 99.82 mi (160.65 km).
#1 Wisconsin Rapids
Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin
| Population | 17,555 |
| Coordinates | 44.3835763, -89.8173466 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
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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