How far is Fitchburg, WI from Cedarburg, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Cedarburg, WI is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
104.62 mi
02h 18m
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
104.62 mi
Kilometers
168.37 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 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 Cedarburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Fitchburg
52.2 mi
01h 09m
To Cedarburg
52.4 mi
01h 09m

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
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1600 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    856 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North

    2585 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

    643 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

    722 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 76th Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Wauwatosa Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
55.3 mi · 53%
Capitol Drive
7.16 mi · 7%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 6%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 5%
Wauwatosa Road
4 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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 09m from Fitchburg
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 52.2 miles from Fitchburg and 52.4 miles from Cedarburg.

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 26.4 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fitchburg and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 78.26 mi (125.95 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.97 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.94 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

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 Cedarburg. The current time is 09:51:44.

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.