Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Beloit, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Beloit, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Beloit, WI covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 213, US 14, South Madison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on State Highway 213. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 213 | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| US 14 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| South Madison Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 14 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| County Highway M | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 59 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Beloit Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Liberty Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 213
— 15.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Beloit, 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
414 ft
·
10 sec
·
CTH MM
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto US 14
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 14
7
Enter roundabout onto US 14
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
US Highway 14
8
Continue on US 14
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 14
9
Continue on US 14; WI 59
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 14; WI 59
10
Continue on US 14; WI 59
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Union Street
11
Turn right onto WI 213
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Madison Street
12
Continue on WI 59; WI 213
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 59
13
Continue on WI 213
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 213
14
Continue on WI 213
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beloit Street
15
Continue on WI 213
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 213
16
Continue on WI 213
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South Madison Road
17
Turn left onto WI 81; WI 213
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Liberty Avenue
18
Turn right onto WI 81; WI 213
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
4th Street
19
Turn left onto WI 81
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Portland Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
US 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CTH M / County Highway M
Turn left onto CTH M / County Highway M
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 14
Merge onto US 14
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 14 / US Highway 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
WI 213 / North Madison Street
Turn right onto WI 213 / North Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
WI 81; WI 213 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WI 81; WI 213 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Beloit, WI
Afternoon in Beloit on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Dunkirk, WI
23 mi in
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
17 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
1h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
45.2 mi in 1h 9m, mostly highway — 15.3 mi of that is on State Highway 213.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on State Highway 213.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 213 and US 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CTH M / County Highway M.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Beloit, WI is easy. At 1h 9m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 14): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.7 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on State Highway 213. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 14): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.7 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beloit, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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