Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Thursday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Delafield, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Delafield, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Delafield, WI covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 44.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and West Beltline Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.7 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 22 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 44.7 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 Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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...
7
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: Delafield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Delafield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin Dells along the way.
Wisconsin Dells
17.6 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 44.7 mi | 47m |
| 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 |
| Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wendt Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| WI 30 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Delafield, 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
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 138A
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
16
Merge onto WI 30
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
WI 30
17
Merge onto I 94
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto CTH C
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Highway C
20
Continue on CTH C
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Genesee Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delafield, WI
The final approach into Delafield, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.57 one way
$21.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Delafield, WI
Afternoon in Delafield on Thursday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Burke, WI
34 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Delafield, WI covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 33.8 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 $10.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Delafield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin Dells along the way.
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