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Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Twin Lakes, 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 2m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Fitchburg, WI to Twin Lakes, WI is 89.1 miles and takes about 2h 2m via US Highway 14 and US 12, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Wisconsin, connecting two Midwest locations. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a practical option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient way to get between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14 | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| US 12 | 16.7 mi | 18m |
| Humes Road | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| I 43 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| US 14 | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| County Highway M | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Richmond Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lance Drive | 1.6 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 Twin Lakes, 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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 43
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
20
Merge onto US 12
17 mi
·
18 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Road
22
Continue on 125th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
125th Street
23
Continue on 125th Street
300 ft
·
12 sec
·
125th Street
24
Turn left onto CTH P
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Richmond Road
25
Continue on CTH O
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lance Drive
26
Continue on CTH Z
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
CTH EM; CTH Z
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning or early afternoon is ideal, allowing you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only 89.1 miles and a fuel cost estimated around $14, you won't need many stops. Consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed, but the drive is manageable without extensive planning. Keep an eye out for the transition from US Highway 14 to US 12 as a key navigational point on this trip.
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 44.6 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 1h 5m 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Twin Lakes, 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 89.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 89.1 — 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
7
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
5
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
US 12
Merge onto US 12
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
89.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.29 | $30.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Fitchburg on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Twin Lakes, WI
Morning in Twin Lakes on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
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
2h 2m 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 mostly highway, with 67% of the driving on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 19.9 miles on US Highway 14 before transitioning to other highways and surface roads. The majority of your travel will be on these well-maintained highways, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect to encounter typical highway traffic patterns and exit sequences.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and US 12. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near US 14 / US Highway 14.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). 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 2 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Twin Lakes, 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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