How far is Mukwonago, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Mukwonago, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
68.05 mi
01h 24m
Flight
57.87 mi
93.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.51 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Mukwonago
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mukwonago
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mukwonago
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Mukwonago
40.8 mi
00h 42m
To Fitchburg
27.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°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 Mukwonago and Fitchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    114 m · 17 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Rochester Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Rochester Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    30 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    31 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    1568 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83

  13. 13

    Continue on South Wales Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wales Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Summit Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue

    565 ft · 14 sec · West Summit Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue

    21 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue

    125 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 18

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    2.8 mi · 5 min · County Highway C

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    44.8 mi · 48 min · East-West Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  27. 27

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  31. 31

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  33. 33

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mukwonago 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
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
3 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
44.8 mi · 66%
State Highway 83
8.48 mi · 12%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 9%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 8%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 7%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

44.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 42m from Mukwonago
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Mukwonago and 27.2 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mukwonago and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills.

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mukwonago and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.14 km).

Mukwonago

#1 Mukwonago

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population8,163
Coordinates42.8666800, -88.3334300
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Street (-88.333115, 42.866678)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 Mukwonago and Fitchburg. The current time is 00:17:44.

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.