Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Bellevue, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
158.2 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, WI
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Bellevue, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Bellevue, WI covers 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US 151, State Highway 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.73 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.1 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 158.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 158.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.1 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 151. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near US 14.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 158.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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US 14
Take the exit onto US 14 toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 132A-B
Toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 267B
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wiscon...
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 135C-B-A
Toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
8
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 135B
Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fitchburg, WI and Bellevue, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Sun Prairie, Green_Bay and Appleton.
Wisconsin Dells
17.6 mi in
|
~24m
Sun Prairie
23.5 mi in
|
~31m
Green_Bay
96.9 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Appleton
97.2 mi in
|
~2h 3m
|
via I 41; US 41
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 50.1 mi | 54m |
| US 151 | 50 mi | 56m |
| State Highway 26 | 21 mi | 29m |
| West Beltline Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 14 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| WI 172 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 39 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| County Highway M | 4.8 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 50.1 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Bellevue, WI.
1
Start on Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
2
Turn left onto CTH M
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway M
3
Turn straight onto CTH MM
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
CTH MM
4
Turn slight left onto CTH MM
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CTH MM
5
Enter roundabout onto CTH MM
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road MM
6
Continue on CTH MM
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road MM
7
Enter roundabout
239 ft
·
13 sec
Toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
9
Merge onto US 14
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 14
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 14
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 14
Exit 132A-B
Toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 132A
Toward US 12 East, US 18 East
12
Merge onto US 12; US 18
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 267B
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 39; I 90
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 135C-B-A
Toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 135B
Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 151
50 mi
·
56 min
·
US 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
21
Turn left onto State Highway 26
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 26
22
Continue on WI 26
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
23
Continue on WI 26
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 26
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
25
Merge onto I 41; US 41
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward Appleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 164B; 164A
Toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 164B
Toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 164B
Toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward WI 172 East: East State Highway 172
30
Merge onto WI 172
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 172
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
32
Merge onto I 43
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 43
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 178
Toward US 141, WI 29, CTH MM: Bellevue, Kewaunee
34
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
35
Turn left onto US 141
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Elm View Road
36
Turn left onto US 141
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
37
Turn right onto WI 29
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Kewaunee Road
38
Arrive at destination
WI 29
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.1 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 158.2 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.1 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.1 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, WI
The final approach into Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.73 one way
$49.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.61 | $7.59 |
| Efficient EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.84 | $6.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bellevue, WI
Afternoon in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Bellevue, WI covers 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 151, State Highway 26. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.1 miles from Fitchburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 158.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fitchburg, WI and Bellevue, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Sun Prairie, Green_Bay and Appleton.
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