How far is Mequon, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
102.02 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.75 mi
120.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.75 mi
Kilometers
120.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.02 mi
Kilometers
164.18 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Mon, May 18, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Mon, May 18, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-05-18T16:42
Arrive Fitchburg
Mon, May 18, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
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 Mequon
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 Mequon
49 mi
00h 50m
To Fitchburg
53.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive

    649 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East

    1183 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1401 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 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 Mequon 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 54%
West Capitol Drive
7.15 mi · 7%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 6%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 5%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 5%
Zoo Freeway
4.5 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 50m from Mequon
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 49 miles from Mequon and 53.1 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Mequon and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 74.75 mi (120.3 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.02568, 43.218779)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and Fitchburg. The current time is 16:42:34.

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.