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Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Burlington, WI
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Trip Overview
Fitchburg, WI to Burlington, WI is 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m via US Highway 14 and I 43, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving you through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, so plan for steady progress rather than leisurely sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14 | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| Humes Road | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| I 43 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| US 14 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| County Highway M | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| West Bullard Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| County Highway JS | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 14
— 19.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Burlington, 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
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
9
Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bullard Road
10
Turn right onto North Tupper Road
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Tupper Road
11
Turn right onto CTH M
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway M
12
Turn left onto US 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 14
13
Continue on US 14
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East US 14
14
Continue on US 14
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Humes Road
15
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
17
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 43
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 29
Toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft
·
3 sec
Toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto WI 11
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
21
Continue on WI 11
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Burlington Bypass
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
23
Turn left onto CTH JS
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway JS
24
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chestnut Street
25
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
27
Arrive at destination
East Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
For this 1h 54m drive, leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of time to arrive before dark. Since the total distance is under 81 miles, you can easily complete this in one day, offering flexibility with your departure time. There are no mandatory stops indicated, but consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated fuel cost is around $13, and it's always wise to start with a full tank for smoother travel.
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 40.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 59m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 14 for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Elkhorn Rest Area 35 (northbound)
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 80.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 14 / US Highway 14
Enter roundabout onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Bullard Road
Turn left onto West Bullard Road
Navigation decision point
8
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
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 29
Toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
9
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
6
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
North Pine Street
Keep slight left at fork onto North Pine Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
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: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Late night in Fitchburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burlington, WI
Late night in Burlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 AM
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
1h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 65% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch of highway driving being 19.9 miles on US Highway 14. The route begins on surface roads before transitioning to more significant highways. As you get closer to your destination, you'll notice the landscape shifting from rural to more developed areas, with increased exit activity as you approach Burlington.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on US Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and Humes Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near US 14 / US Highway 14.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 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 12.7 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.6 miles (West Bullard Road): Navigation decision point; at 68.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on US Highway 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Burlington, 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 12.7 miles (US 14 / US Highway 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.6 miles (West Bullard Road): Navigation decision point; at 68.5 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 Burlington, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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