Where is Fitchburg, Wisconsin, USA?

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Where is Fitchburg Located? - Fitchburg is a city located in the Dane County of Wisconsin, United States. Fitchburg lies between 44.1970055 Degrees North latitudes and 72.5020494 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fitchburg, Wisconsin

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Where is Fitchburg?: The Google Map showing the location of Fitchburg in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.

Where is Fitchburg Located?

Fitchburg is a city located in the Dane County of Wisconsin, United States. Fitchburg lies between 44.1970055 Degrees North latitudes and 72.5020494 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fitchburg city is 29609 people and the city has a total area of 34.92 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fitchburg, Wisconsin Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFitchburg
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
State CapitalMadison
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude42.9958° N
Longitude89.4065° W
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Land Area34.56 sq mi
Water Area0.37 sq mi
Total Area34.93 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)30,796 (2020 Census)
Population Density891 per sq mi
ZIP Codes53575, 53711, 53713, 53719
Area Code608
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code55-26175
Congressional District2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Fitchburg, Wisconsin

  • Madison, Wisconsin — 6 mi North
  • Oregon, Wisconsin — 6 mi South
  • Verona, Wisconsin — 7 mi West
  • Monona, Wisconsin — 5 mi Northeast
  • Middleton, Wisconsin — 10 mi Northwest
  • McFarland, Wisconsin — 7 mi East
  • Sun Prairie, Wisconsin — 14 mi Northeast
  • Stoughton, Wisconsin — 14 mi Southeast
  • Waunakee, Wisconsin — 16 mi North
  • Belleville, Wisconsin — 18 mi Southwest

Driving Distances from Fitchburg, Wisconsin

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MadisonWisconsin612 min
OregonWisconsin610 min
VeronaWisconsin712 min
MononaWisconsin510 min
McFarlandWisconsin712 min
MiddletonWisconsin1018 min
Sun PrairieWisconsin1422 min
StoughtonWisconsin1422 min
JanesvilleWisconsin3540 min
MilwaukeeWisconsin811 hr 25 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

CategoryInformation
Airport NameDane County Regional Airport
IATA CodeMSN
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 14, U.S. Route 18, U.S. Route 151, Interstate 39/90 (nearby), U.S. Route 12 (Beltline Highway)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station in the city; nearest service available at Columbus and Milwaukee
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMadison Metro Transit
  • U.S. Route 14 - Connects Fitchburg with Madison, Oregon and southwestern Wisconsin.
  • U.S. Route 18/151 - Major corridor linking the city with Madison, Dodgeville and eastern Wisconsin.
  • Interstate 39/90 - Nearby interstate providing regional access to Milwaukee, Chicago, Wisconsin Dells and Minneapolis.
  • U.S. Route 12 (Beltline Highway) - Major expressway serving the Madison metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Landmark NameType
Capital Springs State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area
McKee Farms ParkCommunity Park
Badger Prairie County ParkCounty Park
Fitchburg CenterCivic Center
Capital City State TrailRecreation Trail
University of Wisconsin ArboretumArboretum
Henry Vilas ZooZoo
Allied Drive ParkCity Park
Nine Springs E-WayNature Area
Epic Campus (nearby)Corporate Campus

Colleges and Universities in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Wisconsin–MadisonPublicUniversityFlagship research university
Madison Area Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce education
Edgewood CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and graduate programs
Oregon School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic elementary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Lake Waubesa, Lake Monona, Nine Springs Creek, Badfish Creek, Yahara River, Wingra Creek, Swan Creek, Upper Mud Lake

Golf Courses in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

The Legend at Bergamont, Edelweiss Chalet Country Club, Nakoma Golf Club, University Ridge Golf Course, Odana Hills Golf Course, Monona Golf Course

Fitchburg, Wisconsin — Key Historical Facts

  • Fitchburg was established as a town in 1849 and remained largely rural for more than a century before experiencing significant suburban growth.
  • The city officially incorporated in 1983 after a series of annexation disputes with neighboring Madison, allowing it to maintain its local identity.
  • Agriculture played a major role in the area's early economy, with dairy farming and crop production dominating the surrounding landscape.
  • Rapid residential and commercial development during the late twentieth century transformed Fitchburg into one of the fastest-growing communities in Dane County.
  • Today, Fitchburg is known for its parks, bicycle trails, thriving business districts, and close connection to the educational and technology economy of the Madison metropolitan area.

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