The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Cudahy, WI covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, West Beltline Highway, US 14 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.8 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.51 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
49.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 99.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and West Beltline Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.8 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 28 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 69.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and West Beltline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 99.2 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 5.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Enter roundabout toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alte...
8
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
7
11.4 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 East, US 18 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132A
Toward US 12 East, US 18 East
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...
9
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 794 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 794 / East-West Freeway toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
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 Cudahy, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Port Of Milwaukee and Lakefront.
Wisconsin Dells
17.6 mi in|~24m
Port Of Milwaukee
91.9 mi in|~1h 48m|via I 794
Lakefront
93 mi in|~1h 49m|via I 794
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
69.8 mi
1h 17m
West Beltline Highway
5.8 mi
7m
US 14
5.7 mi
6m
County Highway M
4.8 mi
7m
I 39
3.1 mi
3m
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi
3m
Lake Freeway
2 mi
3m
East-West Freeway
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 69.8 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Cudahy, 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-BToward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 132AToward 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 267BToward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin DellsUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 39; I 90
3.1 mi·3 min·I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 138AToward I 94 East: Milwaukee
16
Merge onto WI 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·WI 30
17
Merge onto I 94
70 mi·1 hr 17 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 794
1.2 mi·1 min·East-West Freeway
Exit 310CToward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 794
2.0 mi·3 min·Lake Freeway
Toward LakefrontUse the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Continue on I 794
2.3 mi·3 min·John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
21
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·54 sec
Toward Howard Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork
96 ft·5 sec
23
Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·East Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·South Kinnickinnic Avenue
25
Continue on East Plankinton Avenue
463 ft·14 sec·East Plankinton Avenue
26
Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue
167 ft·12 sec·South Kingan Avenue
27
Turn left
303 ft·22 sec
28
Arrive at 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 49.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.8 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cudahy, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 69.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Fitchburg, WI
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.03
$34.06
premium
$4.89
$19.09
$38.18
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
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: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Morning
in Fitchburg on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cudahy, WI
Morning
in Cudahy on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
50 mi in
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
20 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 2m 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 Cudahy, WI covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, West Beltline Highway, US 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 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 $15.51 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 99.2 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 5.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fitchburg, WI and Cudahy, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Port Of Milwaukee and Lakefront.
