How far is Germantown, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Germantown, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
93.59 mi
01h 42m
Flight
71.04 mi
114.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.04 mi
Kilometers
114.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.59 mi
Kilometers
150.62 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Wed, May 13, 12:34 PM CDT
Return by in Germantown
Wed, May 13, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-13T10:52
Arrive Fitchburg
Wed, May 13, 12:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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 Germantown
46.4 mi
00h 51m
To Fitchburg
47.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1962 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    2633 ft · 1 min · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mequon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mequon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lannon Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lannon Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lannon Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Lannon Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lannon Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Lannon Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 59%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 7%
Lannon Road
5.35 mi · 6%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 51m from Germantown
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Germantown and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 46.4 miles from Germantown and 47.2 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Germantown and Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

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 Germantown and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 71.04 mi (114.33 km).

Germantown

#1 Germantown

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population19,993
Coordinates43.2286200, -88.1103700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.11037, 43.228628)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Germantown and Fitchburg. The current time is 10:52:41.

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.