How far is Fitchburg, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
91.67 mi
01h 31m
Flight
67.43 mi
108.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.43 mi
Kilometers
108.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.67 mi
Kilometers
147.53 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Fitchburg
45.8 mi
00h 45m
To Muskego
45.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
60.6 mi · 66%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 8%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 7%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 5%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

60.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 45m from Fitchburg
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Fitchburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Fitchburg and 45.9 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Fitchburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 67.43 mi (108.52 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Muskego. The current time is 19:31:38.

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.