How far is Brookfield, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Brookfield, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.87 mi
01h 20m
Flight
69.23 mi
111.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.23 mi
Kilometers
111.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.87 mi
Kilometers
136.58 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 29, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Brookfield
Wed, Apr 29, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-29T03:01
Arrive Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 29, 4:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Brookfield
41.3 mi
00h 40m
To Fitchburg
43.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Fitchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West North Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West North Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · West North Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West North Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West North Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · West North Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West North Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Watertown Road

    2468 ft · 51 sec · Watertown Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Redford Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Redford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and Fitchburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 65%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 7%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 6%
West North Avenue
4.77 mi · 6%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 40m from Brookfield
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Brookfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Brookfield to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Brookfield and 43.6 miles from Fitchburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Brookfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Mills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Mills.

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.41 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: West North Avenue (-88.106484, 43.060451)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Fitchburg. The current time is 03:01:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.