How far is Hales Corners, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Hales Corners, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
92.58 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.89 mi
115.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.89 mi
Kilometers
115.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.58 mi
Kilometers
148.99 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Hales Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hales Corners
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hales Corners
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 Hales Corners
46.2 mi
00h 43m
To Fitchburg
46.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hales Corners and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Janesville Road

    151 m · 18 sec · West Janesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Janesville Road

    593 ft · 23 sec · West Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lovers Lane Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  18. 18

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hales Corners 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 69%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 7%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 5%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 mi · 4%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 43m from Hales Corners
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hales Corners and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hales Corners to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 46.2 miles from Hales Corners and 46.4 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hales Corners and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Hales Corners and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 71.89 mi (115.69 km).

Hales Corners

#1 Hales Corners

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population7,553
Coordinates42.9375100, -88.0487000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: West Janesville Road (-88.048699, 42.937433)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 Hales Corners and Fitchburg. The current time is 00:59:43.

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.