How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
90.6 mi
01h 33m
Flight
69.91 mi
112.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.91 mi
Kilometers
112.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.6 mi
Kilometers
145.8 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
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 Menomonee Falls
44.4 mi
00h 46m
To Fitchburg
46.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
74°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 Menomonee Falls and Fitchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  17. 17

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 61%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 7%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 6%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 5%
I 39 South
3.72 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 46m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 44.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 46.2 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Fitchburg.

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 Menomonee Falls and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 69.91 mi (112.51 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Fitchburg. The current time is 18:40:05.

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.