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Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Outagamie County, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

132.5 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Fitchburg, WI

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Downtown Outagamie County, WI, WI

Outagamie County, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Fitchburg, WI to Outagamie County, WI is 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m via US 151 and I-41, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a highway-focused drive that's efficient for getting from point A to point B. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is a straightforward journey for a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.3 miles from Fitchburg, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 151 50 mi 56m
I 41 24.6 mi 26m
State Highway 26 21 mi 29m
County Road A 5.9 mi 10m
West Beltline Highway 5.8 mi 7m
US 14 5.7 mi 6m
I 39 5.1 mi 5m
County Highway M 4.8 mi 7m
Longest stretch: US 151 — 50 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Outagamie 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

5.1 mi · 5 min · I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 135C-B-A Toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 135B Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto US 151

50 mi · 56 min · US 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
21

Turn left onto State Highway 26

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
22

Continue on WI 26

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
23

Continue on WI 26

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
24

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
25

Merge onto I 41; US 41

25 mi · 26 min · I 41; US 41
Toward Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 139 Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London Use the slight right lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

233 ft · 7 sec
Toward CTH 00
28

Turn straight onto CTH OO

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn left onto CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive
Use the left lane.
30

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

117 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
31

Continue on CTH A

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive
32

Continue on CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
33

Turn left onto Krueger Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Krueger Road
34

Arrive at destination

Krueger Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 50m estimated drive time, leaving Fitchburg in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Outagamie County. The route has only one suggested stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition to I-41. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 50-mile stretch on US 151, as services might be more spaced out. The $21 fuel cost is a good estimate for this 132.5-mile trip, so budget accordingly.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50 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 29 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Outagamie 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 132.5 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 151 for about 50 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Juneau, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Juneau, WI

66 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

Cottage Grove, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waupun, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.3 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
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
23.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

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 135C-B-A Toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
8
23.8 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie
8
24 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 135B Toward US 151 North: Sun Prairie

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.71 one way

$41.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.74 $45.49
premium $4.89 $25.50 $51.00
diesel $5.61 $29.25 $58.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.91 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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

Fitchburg, WI

Night in Fitchburg on Saturday

Local time

11:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Outagamie County, WI

Night in Outagamie County on Saturday

Local time

11:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Juneau, WI

66 mi in

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

6 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 50m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major roads like US 151, I-41, and State Highway 26. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of approximately 50 miles on US 151, offering a good period of steady driving. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, transitioning from one main artery to another to cover the 132.5 miles. It's designed for covering ground rather than a leisurely exploration.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50 mi on US 151.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 151 and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near US 14.

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 24 significant decision points across 132.5 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 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 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 Fitchburg, WI and Outagamie County, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Sun Prairie, Green_Bay, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.

Wisconsin Dells

17.6 mi in | ~24m

Sun Prairie

23.5 mi in | ~31m

Green_Bay

96.9 mi in | ~2h 2m

Appleton

97.2 mi in | ~2h 3m | via I 41; US 41

Cth 00

121.9 mi in | ~2h 29m

Wis 15: New London

121.9 mi in | ~2h 29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 132.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50 miles on US 151. 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 Outagamie County, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: 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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 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 Outagamie County, 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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