Trip from Burlington, WI to Fitchburg, WI

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

76.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Burlington, WI to Fitchburg, WI covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Pine Street, West Chestnut Street, Burlington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.3 miles from Burlington, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 76.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Pine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Pine Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Chestnut Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Burlington Bypass	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 11	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 14	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Racine Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-90 WEST	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 51 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Pine Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East Jefferson Street

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Turn left onto North Pine Street

3

Continue on West Chestnut Street

4

Continue straight

5

Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

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Continue on State Highway 11

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Turn left

8

Merge slight left

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

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Keep slight right

11

Merge slight left

12

Turn left

13

Turn left onto East Racine Street

14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

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Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

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Merge slight left

17

Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51

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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

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Take the ramp slight right

25

Continue straight

26

Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

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Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM

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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

30

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM

31

Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

32

Turn slight right

33

Turn slight right onto County Highway M

34

Turn right onto Wendt Road

35

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38.3 miles from Burlington, WI, or about 47m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 76.7 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fitchburg, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Burlington, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burlington, WI

This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burlington, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Fitchburg, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fitchburg, WI.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.3 mi from Burlington, WI

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Burlington, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$10.42	$20.84
midgrade	$3.85	$11.63	$23.25
premium	$4.15	$12.53	$25.06
diesel	$3.75	$11.32	$22.65

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burlington, WI to Fitchburg, WI covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Pine Street, West Chestnut Street, Burlington Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Burlington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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