How far is Cedarburg, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Cedarburg, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.88 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.26 mi
125.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.26 mi
Kilometers
125.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.88 mi
Kilometers
181.66 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarburg
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Fitchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedarburg
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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Cedarburg
52.4 mi
00h 54m
To Fitchburg
60.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    1060 ft · 28 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Western Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wauwatosa Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Wauwatosa Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Wauwatosa Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Wauwatosa Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 76th Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Good Hope Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100: Bypass

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive

    649 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East

    1183 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1401 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  23. 23

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarburg 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 49%
West Capitol Drive
7.15 mi · 6%
Wauwatosa Road
7 mi · 6%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 5%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 5%
County Highway M
4.79 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 54m from Cedarburg
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Cedarburg and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedarburg to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Cedarburg and 60.5 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Cedarburg and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, 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 Farmington.

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarburg and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 78.26 mi (125.95 km).

Cedarburg

#1 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-87.987592, 43.296688)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.08 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.16 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedarburg and Fitchburg. The current time is 07:00:29.

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.