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Fitchburg, WI Road Trips

With 11 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Fitchburg, WI works well as a launching point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Fitchburg, WI spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

194.2 mi

Chippewa Falls, WI

Quickest Drive

25m

Monona, WI

Plan Around Fitchburg, WI

Trips from Fitchburg, WI

Driving from Fitchburg, WI

Expect an average of 100 miles and about 2h 5m behind the wheel when leaving Fitchburg, WI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 194 miles (3h 50m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Fitchburg, WI are Chippewa Falls, WI (194.2 mi, 3h 50m), Eau Claire, WI (184.6 mi, 3h 40m), Outagamie County, WI (132.5 mi, 2h 50m), New London, WI (132.1 mi, 2h 46m), and Cedarburg, WI (104.6 mi, 2h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 100-mile drive from Fitchburg, WI, expect to burn about 3.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Fitchburg, WI and 7 routes heading into Fitchburg, WI, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 194 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fitchburg, WI covers 194 miles and takes approximately 3h 50m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Fitchburg, WI runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fitchburg, WI include Chippewa Falls, WI, Eau Claire, WI, Outagamie County, WI and New London, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Fitchburg, WI by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

31,566

Median Income

$85,420

Median Home Value

$389,400

Median Age

34.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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