Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Cedarburg, WI

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

104.6 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

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Fitchburg, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Cedarburg, WI covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, Capitol Drive, West Beltline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.89 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

52.3 miles from Fitchburg, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 104.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Capitol Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.7 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

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

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,013 ft 694 ft

Total Climb

461 ft

Total Descent

689 ft

Highest Point

1,013 ft

Elevation Range

319 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Capitol Drive. 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 104.6 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 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

11.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | 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

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...

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

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 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 45 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 41 North, US 45 North

91.1 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Good Hope Road East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Good Hope Road East

Towns Along This Route

Between Fitchburg, WI and Cedarburg, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex, Cth F North: Waukesha and Good Hope Road East.

Wisconsin Dells

17.6 mi in | ~24m

Cth F: Waukesha

76.8 mi in | ~1h 28m

Sussex

76.8 mi in | ~1h 28m

Cth F North: Waukesha

77 mi in | ~1h 29m

Good Hope Road East

91.1 mi in | ~1h 52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	54.7 mi	58m
Capitol Drive	7.1 mi	10m
West Beltline Highway	5.8 mi	7m
US 14	5.7 mi	6m
County Highway M	4.8 mi	7m
Wauwatosa Road	4 mi	7m
Zoo Freeway	3.4 mi	4m
I 39	3.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 54.7 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Cedarburg, WI.

Start on Wendt Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Wendt Road

Turn left onto CTH M

4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

Turn straight onto CTH MM

101 ft · 2 sec · CTH MM

Turn slight left onto CTH MM

0.1 mi · 18 sec · CTH MM

Enter roundabout onto CTH MM

118 ft · 2 sec · County Road MM

Continue on CTH MM

338 ft · 8 sec · County Road MM

Enter roundabout

239 ft · 13 sec

Toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

Continue

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

Merge onto US 14

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 14

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 132A Toward US 12 East, US 18 East

Merge onto US 12; US 18

5.8 mi · 7 min · West Beltline Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 39; I 90

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 39; I 90

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Exit 138A Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

Merge onto WI 30

0.2 mi · 11 sec · WI 30

Merge onto I 94

55 mi · 58 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

188 ft · 6 sec

Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

Turn left onto CTH F

2.4 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right

0.3 mi · 58 sec

Turn straight onto WI 190

7.1 mi · 10 min · Capitol Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

322 ft · 21 sec

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 North, US 45 North Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45

3.4 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 47B Toward Good Hope Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Good Hope Road East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CTH PP

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Good Hope Road

Turn left onto WI 181

3.1 mi · 5 min · North 76th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on WI 181

4.0 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

Turn right onto Highland Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highland Road

Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road

Continue on Washington Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

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 52.3 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedarburg, 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 104.6 miles and 2h 18m.

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

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 54.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.3 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

52 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cedarburg, WI

The final approach into Cedarburg, 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 Cedarburg, 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

$15.89 one way

$31.78 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$17.51	$35.03
premium	$4.80	$19.75	$39.49
diesel	$5.64	$23.24	$46.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.4	$10.98	$5.02
Efficient EV	26.2	$9.15	$4.18
EV Truck/SUV	41.8	$14.64	$6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fitchburg, WI

Afternoon in Fitchburg on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cedarburg, WI

Afternoon in Cedarburg on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

15 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

2h 18m 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 Cedarburg, WI covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, Capitol Drive, West Beltline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.3 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 $15.89 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.

Between Fitchburg, WI and Cedarburg, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex, Cth F North: Waukesha and Good Hope Road East.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 694 ft to 1,013 ft elevation with about 461 ft of total climbing.

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