Origin
Monona, WI
Afternoon in Monona on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monona, WI to Fitchburg, WI
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monona, WI
Tom Fisk
Fitchburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Monona and Fitchburg, expect a straightforward 15.7-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This local trip is easily completed in a single day, as it functions more like a routine commute than an extensive road trip. You will navigate primarily via South Park Street, the South Beltline Highway, and County Highway M. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion within the Midwest. Since both towns are located in Wisconsin, you won’t encounter any regional shifts or complex logistics, making this an ideal choice for travelers who value efficiency and simplicity.
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
7.9 miles from Monona, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience behind the wheel rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, the route emphasizes maneuverability over raw speed as you transition through various local corridors. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 6.2 miles along South Park Street, providing the most consistent driving rhythm of the trip. Because the path relies entirely on surface roads, you should remain attentive to frequent turns and changes in traffic flow. This drive is best characterized as a functional, technical local connection that requires steady focus rather than long-distance endurance.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Park Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,015 ft
856 ft
Total Climb
318 ft
Total Descent
185 ft
Highest Point
1,015 ft
~15.1 mi in
Elevation Range
159 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Midmoor Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 15.7 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: near the start (Midmoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Owen Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Midmoor Road
Turn right onto Midmoor Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Owen Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Owen Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 261
Toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, O...
9
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate S...
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternat...
Towns Along This Route
Between Monona, WI and Fitchburg, WI, road signs point toward Oregon, Cth Mm: Oregon and Cth.
Oregon
3.9 mi in
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~8m
Cth Mm: Oregon
10.3 mi in
|
~16m
Cth
10.5 mi in
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~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Street | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| County Highway M | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Beltline Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Winnequah Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Midmoor Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wendt Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Park Street
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monona, WI and Fitchburg, WI.
1
Start on Nichols Road
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
Nichols Road
2
Turn right onto Midmoor Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Midmoor Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Owen Road
438 ft
·
24 sec
·
Owen Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Winnequah Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Winnequah Road
5
Turn right onto Bridge Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bridge Road
6
Turn straight
254 ft
·
14 sec
7
Turn straight onto CTH BW
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 12 West, US 18 West
9
Merge onto US 12; US 18
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Beltline Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 261
Toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
140 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 14
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Park Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward CTH MM: Oregon
14
Keep slight right at fork
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
15
Turn straight onto CTH MM
494 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road MM
16
Turn slight right onto CTH MM
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
CTH MM
17
Turn slight right onto CTH M
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway M
18
Turn right onto Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
19
Arrive at destination
Wendt Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 25-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever your schedule permits without worrying about complex timing or mid-trip resting points. There are no planned stops, so ensure your vehicle is ready to go before you pull out of Monona to maintain your momentum. Keep in mind that the route's turn-heavy nature means you should stay alert for navigation cues, especially when moving between South Park Street and County Highway M. Given the low fuel cost of $2, you can easily manage the trip on a partial tank. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Fitchburg exactly when you need to be there.
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 7.9 miles from Monona, WI, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 15.7 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.9 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fitchburg, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monona, 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 Monona, WI
This is one driving day of about 15.7 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monona, 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 South Park Street for about 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.9 mi from Monona, WI · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Monona, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fitchburg, WI
The final approach into Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, 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
$2.38 one way
$4.77 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
20 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
25m 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 Monona, WI to Fitchburg, WI covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Park Street, County Highway M, South Beltline Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Monona, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 12 significant decision points across 15.7 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: near the start (Midmoor Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Owen Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Monona, WI and Fitchburg, WI, road signs point toward Oregon, Cth Mm: Oregon and Cth.
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