Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Edgerton, WI
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Edgerton, WI
Anete Lusina
Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Edgerton, WI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 59, US 14, County Highway M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 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
14.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 28.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 59 and US 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,036 ft
825 ft
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
321 ft
Highest Point
1,036 ft
~1.2 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 59 and US 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CTH M / County Highway M.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CTH M / County Highway M
Turn left onto CTH M / County Highway M
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 14 / US Highway 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Turn left onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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WI 59 / State Highway 59
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
28 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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CTH F / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 59 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| US 14 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| County Highway M | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 14 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Hain Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wendt Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| CTH MM | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 59
— 11.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Edgerton, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 14
9
Turn left onto WI 59
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 59
10
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 59
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 59
11
Turn right onto West Hain Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hain Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 51
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 14.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.8 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 28.9 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.5 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgerton, 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 28.9 miles and 44m.
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 State Highway 59 for about 11.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.5 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edgerton, WI
The final approach into Edgerton, 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 Edgerton, 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
$4.39 one way
$8.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Edgerton, WI
Afternoon in Edgerton on Sunday
Local time
4:52 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
14 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
44m 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 Edgerton, WI covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 59, US 14, County Highway M. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.39 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 straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH M / County Highway M): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.5 miles (WI 59 / State Highway 59): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fitchburg, WI to Edgerton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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