How far is Fitchburg, WI from Brookfield, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Brookfield, WI is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
83.15 mi
01h 40m
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
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.81 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Fitchburg
41.5 mi
00h 50m
To Brookfield
41.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    747 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    73 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Redford Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Watertown Road

    2582 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West North Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · West North Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West North Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West North Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · West North Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West North Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West North Avenue

    35 m · 10 sec · West North Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
55.3 mi · 66%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 7%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 7%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 6%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 5%
West North Avenue
3.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 50m from Fitchburg
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 41.5 miles from Fitchburg and 41.6 miles from Brookfield.

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 13.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

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 Fitchburg and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 69.23 mi (111.41 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Brookfield (-88.10648, 43.06057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Brookfield. The current time is 09:51:09.

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.