How far is Fitchburg, WI from Edgerton, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Edgerton, WI is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.91 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.13 mi
35.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.13 mi
Kilometers
35.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.53 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgerton
Tue, May 5, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Tue, May 5, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-05-05T03:55
Arrive Edgerton
Tue, May 5, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brooklyn
WI

Civil town in Green County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
14.4 mi
00h 22m
To Edgerton
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    1651 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 59

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Hain Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Hain Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway M
12.3 mi · 43%
State Highway 59
11.8 mi · 41%
US Highway 14
2.78 mi · 10%
South Main Street
0.91 mi · 3%
West Hain Road
0.76 mi · 3%
Wendt Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 59

Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 59

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 22m from Fitchburg
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fitchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Edgerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Fitchburg and 14.5 miles from Edgerton.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fitchburg and Chance Rain Showers near Edgerton.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

22 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

25 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

34 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

51 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.61 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Edgerton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,525
Coordinates42.8352800, -89.0676100
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Edgerton (-89.06761, 42.83528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Edgerton. The current time is 03:55:08.

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.