How far is Fitchburg, WI from Elkhorn, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Elkhorn, WI is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
67.11 mi
01h 35m
Flight
50.95 mi
81.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.95 mi
Kilometers
81.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhorn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Elkhorn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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

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
Anderson
WI

Unincorporated community in the Town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
33.5 mi
00h 47m
To Elkhorn
33.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    16 mi · 23 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on East US 14

    2687 ft · 59 sec · East US 14

  14. 14

    Continue on Humes Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Humes Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Geneva Street

    624 ft · 13 sec · East Geneva Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Wisconsin Street

    1167 ft · 39 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    112 m · 22 sec · West Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    45 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Humes Road
28.1 mi · 42%
US Highway 14
19.9 mi · 30%
County Highway M
13.9 mi · 21%
West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2%
North Tupper Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Turn left onto US Highway 14

16 mi · 00h 23m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
00h 47m from Fitchburg
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near Elkhorn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Fitchburg and 33.6 miles from Elkhorn.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fitchburg and Sunny near Elkhorn.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

2 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

25 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

50 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (81.99 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Elkhorn. The current time is 21:53:54.

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.