If you are looking to travel from Brookfield to Fitchburg, you are in for a modest 84.9-mile journey across Wisconsin. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route stays entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to power through the entire trip in one go or take your time based on your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Brookfield, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi
58m
South Park Street
6.2 mi
7m
South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi
7m
County Highway M
4.8 mi
6m
West North Avenue
4.8 mi
8m
I 39
3.2 mi
3m
Redford Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Watertown Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 54.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, WI and Fitchburg, WI.
1
Start on CTH M
2.0 mi·3 min·West North Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto CTH M
103 ft·2 sec·West North Avenue
3
Continue on CTH M
1.0 mi·1 min·West North Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH M
85 ft·1 sec·West North Avenue
5
Continue on CTH M
1.7 mi·3 min·West North Avenue
6
Turn right onto CTH M
0.5 mi·51 sec·Watertown Road
7
Turn sharp left onto CTH F
0.7 mi·1 min·Redford Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
9
Merge onto I 94; WI 164
1.3 mi·1 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi·57 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30
0.2 mi·15 sec·WI 30
Exit 240Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Exit 240AToward I 39 South, I 90 East: JanesvilleUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 39; I 90
3.2 mi·3 min·I 39; I 90
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 142AToward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
15
Merge onto US 12; US 18
5.3 mi·7 min·South Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 261Toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, OregonUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
140 ft·5 sec
Toward US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, OregonUse the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 14
6.2 mi·7 min·South Park Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward CTH MM: Oregon
20
Keep slight right at fork
485 ft·11 sec
Toward CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
21
Turn straight onto CTH MM
494 ft·11 sec·County Road MM
22
Turn slight right onto CTH MM
41 ft·0 sec·CTH MM
23
Turn slight right onto CTH M
4.8 mi·6 min·County Highway M
24
Turn right onto Wendt Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Wendt Road
25
Arrive at destination
Wendt Road
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the total duration is only 1 hour and 20 minutes. Because you are avoiding major highways, consider leaving during off-peak hours to ensure your progress remains steady on these local roads. You do not need to worry about long-distance pacing or overnight stays, as the entire 84.9-mile distance is easily manageable in a single session. Keep your $13 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent turns rather than sustained highway speeds. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the turns on Redford Boulevard and Watertown Road before you depart to stay comfortable navigating the local layout.
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 41.4 miles from Brookfield, WI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 49m 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 22m
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 Brookfield, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookfield, WI
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Brookfield, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 61.1 and 77.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|WI 30
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 240
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janes...
9
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 240A
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
8
71 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
71.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
77.5 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.94 one way
$25.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.21
$28.43
premium
$4.89
$15.93
$31.87
diesel
$5.61
$18.28
$36.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.24
$3.31
EV Truck/SUV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Brookfield, WI
Late night
in Brookfield on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fitchburg, WI
Late night
in Fitchburg on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
1h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, relying instead on local arteries like West North Avenue, Watertown Road, and Redford Boulevard. The experience is defined by navigating through varied local infrastructure rather than sustained high-speed cruising. You will find that the road demands your attention as you transition between these specific local roads. It is a practical, direct way to navigate the region that favors surface streets over major expressways.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and South Park Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.1 miles in near WI 30.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 61.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookfield, WI and Fitchburg, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Oregon, Cth Mm: Oregon and Cth.
Madison
61.1 mi in|~1h 10m|via WI 30
Oregon
71 mi in|~1h 23m
Cth Mm: Oregon
77.4 mi in|~1h 30m
Cth
77.5 mi in|~1h 31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fitchburg, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fitchburg, WI before heading back.
