How far is Pewaukee, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Pewaukee, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
75.32 mi
01h 11m
Flight
61.61 mi
99.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.61 mi
Kilometers
99.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.32 mi
Kilometers
121.21 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, May 2, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Pewaukee
Sat, May 2, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pewaukee
2026-05-02T11:32
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, May 2, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pewaukee
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 Pewaukee
37.6 mi
00h 35m
To Fitchburg
37.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prospect Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meadowbrook Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Meadowbrook Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    35 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1637 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    50.8 mi · 54 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pewaukee 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
50.8 mi · 67%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 8%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 7%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 6%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 5%
Meadowbrook Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

50.8 mi · 00h 54m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 35m from Pewaukee
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Pewaukee and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 37.6 miles from Pewaukee and 37.7 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Pewaukee and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny 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 Pewaukee and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 61.61 mi (99.15 km).

Pewaukee

#1 Pewaukee

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,099
Coordinates43.0805700, -88.2612000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Prospect Avenue (-88.261161, 43.080539)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pewaukee and Fitchburg. The current time is 11:32:14.

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.