Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Afternoon in Fitchburg on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Edgerton, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
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
Wikimedia Commons
Edgerton, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Wisconsin countryside, this 28.9-mile journey from Fitchburg to Edgerton is a perfect candidate for a quick excursion. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize State Highway 59, US 14, and County Highway M to navigate between these two Midwest locations. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the trip is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire route stays within the state, you can plan this outing with minimal logistical stress. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CTH M / County Highway M
Turn left onto CTH M / County Highway M
Navigation decision point
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
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 59 / State Highway 59
Turn left onto WI 59 / State Highway 59
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
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
|
CTH F / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. The road feels consistent and efficient, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles while traveling along State Highway 59, which provides a predictable flow to your drive. Because the route relies on a mix of US 14 and County Highway M, the character of the road shifts slightly as you transition between these arteries. This is not a technical or winding path, but rather a functional connection designed for steady, focused travel across the region.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on State Highway 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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.
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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on State Highway 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgerton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Edgerton, WI
More trips to Edgerton, WI
Explore more options from Fitchburg, WI or browse trips ending in Edgerton, WI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.