How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
98.08 mi
01h 37m
Flight
79.97 mi
128.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.97 mi
Kilometers
128.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.08 mi
Kilometers
157.85 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Thu, May 21, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 7:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-05-21T16:04
Arrive Fitchburg
Thu, May 21, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
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 Whitefish Bay
49 mi
00h 48m
To Fitchburg
49.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Hampton Road

    89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Hampton Avenue

    3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1182 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    16.1 mi · 20 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

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

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  16. 16

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
69.6 mi · 71%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 6%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 5%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 5%
North-South Freeway
4.25 mi · 4%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 48m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 Whitefish Bay and 49.1 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny 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 Whitefish Bay and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 79.97 mi (128.7 km).

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#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: North Marlborough Drive (-87.900122, 43.113329)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish Bay and Fitchburg. The current time is 16:04:22.

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.