How far is Fitchburg, WI from Shorewood, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Shorewood, WI is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
97.56 mi
01h 59m
Flight
80.41 mi
129.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.41 mi
Kilometers
129.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.56 mi
Kilometers
157 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T21:15
Arrive Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Fitchburg
48.7 mi
00h 59m
To Shorewood
48.9 mi
00h 59m

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
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 190 East: Capitol Drive

    744 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto West Capitol Drive

    1.7 mi · 5 min · West Capitol Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on East Capitol Drive

    21 m · 10 sec · East Capitol Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
70.1 mi · 72%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 6%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.78 mi · 5%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
3.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

69.6 mi · 01h 18m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 59m from Fitchburg
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Fitchburg and 48.9 miles from Shorewood.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Shorewood. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.41 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Shorewood

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population13,117
Coordinates43.0891800, -87.8875800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Shorewood (-87.88758, 43.08918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.26
Premium $4.65 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $5.30 $18.25 $36.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Shorewood. The current time is 21:15:59.

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.