How far is Oak Creek, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
107.04 mi
01h 41m
Flight
81.46 mi
131.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.46 mi
Kilometers
131.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.27 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, May 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-05-30T18:34
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, May 30, 8:15 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
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Oak Creek
52.1 mi
00h 50m
To Fitchburg
54.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2468 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    937 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  20. 20

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 60%
I 41 North
6.33 mi · 6%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 6%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 5%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 4%
Airport Freeway
4.58 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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 50m from Oak Creek
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Partly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Oak Creek and 54.9 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 81.46 mi (131.09 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Fitchburg. The current time is 18:34:08.

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.