Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Evening in Fitchburg on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Ozaukee County, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
119.7 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Ozaukee County, WI covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, North-South Freeway, West Beltline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.6 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.71 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
59.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 119.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 119.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.6 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 34 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 69.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and North-South Freeway. 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
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 23 significant decision points across 119.7 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 23 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...
8
116.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
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 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
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 Ozaukee County, 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 | 69.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| North-South Freeway | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| West Beltline Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 14 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| County Highway M | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| I 43 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 39 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| County Highway LL | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 69.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Ozaukee County, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
20
Merge onto I 43
21 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 43; WI 57
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto East Green Bay Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
24
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
25
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
26
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
27
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
28
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 33
29
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
30
Enter roundabout onto CTH LL
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway LL
31
Continue on CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
32
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
County Highway KK
33
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
34
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 59.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozaukee County, 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.
+
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 119.7 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 69.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.8 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 miles.
Arriving in Ozaukee County, WI
The final approach into Ozaukee County, 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 Ozaukee County, 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
$18.71 one way
$37.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Ozaukee County, WI
Evening in Ozaukee County on Thursday
Local time
5:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
22 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 24m 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 Ozaukee County, WI covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, North-South Freeway, 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 59.8 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 $18.71 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 23 significant decision points across 119.7 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.
On the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Ozaukee County, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin Dells along the way.
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