Origin
Oconomowoc, WI
Night in Oconomowoc on Saturday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oconomowoc, WI to Fitchburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oconomowoc, WI
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Fitchburg, WI
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Trip Overview
Oconomowoc to Fitchburg is 63.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via I 94 and South Park Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward trip. It's a relatively short distance, well within the capabilities for a single day of travel. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and efficient connection between these two Wisconsin locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 37.1 mi | 39m |
| South Park Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| South Beltline Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| County Highway M | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 39 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| South Concord Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Valley Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Highway B | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 37.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oconomowoc, WI and Fitchburg, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Wisconsin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Concord Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Concord Road
4
Continue on South Park Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Park Street
5
Continue on South Concord Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Concord Road
6
Turn right onto CTH B
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Road
7
Continue on CTH B
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Morgan Road
8
Turn slight right onto CTH B
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway B
9
Turn left onto Willow Glen Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willow Glen Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
11
Merge onto I 94
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
WI 30
Exit 240
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 240A
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 39; I 90
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 39; I 90
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142A
Toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
16
Merge onto US 12; US 18
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 261
Toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
140 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 14
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Park Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward CTH MM: Oregon
21
Keep slight right at fork
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
22
Turn straight onto CTH MM
494 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road MM
23
Turn slight right onto CTH MM
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
CTH MM
24
Turn slight right onto CTH M
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway M
25
Turn right onto Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
26
Arrive at destination
Wendt Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Oconomowoc, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 42.1 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
42.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
42.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Fitchburg, WI
Night in Fitchburg on Saturday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Cottage Grove, WI
32 mi in
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
19 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 19m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 37.1 miles on I 94, which offers a consistent pace for a substantial part of the trip. Expect this to be a relatively direct and efficient drive, characterized by interstate travel for the most part. While the primary roads include South Park Street and South Beltline Highway, the overall feel leans towards the predictability of highway driving.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and South Park Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.1 miles in near WI 30.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 42.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oconomowoc, WI and Fitchburg, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Oregon, Cth Mm: Oregon and Cth.
Madison
42.1 mi in
|
~50m
|
via WI 30
Oregon
52 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Cth Mm: Oregon
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Cth
58.6 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on I 94. 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 42.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 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.
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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