Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Burlington, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway M, Highway 14, West Bullard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 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.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway M | — | — |
| Highway 14 | — | — |
| West Bullard Road | — | — |
| North Tupper Road | — | — |
| US 14 | — | — |
| Humes Road | — | — |
| WI 11 | — | — |
| I 43 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Highway M
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Burlington, WI.
1
Start on Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
2
Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway M
3
Turn straight
102 ft
·
3 sec
4
Turn slight left
413 ft
·
10 sec
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
9 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
US Highway 14
8
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
9
Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bullard Road
10
Turn right onto North Tupper Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Tupper Road
11
Turn right onto County Highway M
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway M
12
Turn left onto US Highway 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 14
13
Continue on East US 14
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East US 14
14
Continue on Humes Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Humes Road
15
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
19
Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
20
Merge slight left onto State Highway 11
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
21
Continue on Burlington Bypass
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
22
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
23
Turn left onto County Highway JS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway JS
24
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
25
Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
26
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 40.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 57m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Burlington, WI
Afternoon in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
18 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 54m 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?
80.9 mi in 1h 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: County Highway M.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burlington, 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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