How far is Algoma, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Algoma, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.67 mi
03h 06m
Flight
152.61 mi
245.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.61 mi
Kilometers
245.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.67 mi
Kilometers
303.63 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, May 2, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Algoma
Sat, May 2, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algoma
2026-05-01T23:56
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, May 2, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Algoma
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Algoma
94.3 mi
01h 33m
To Fitchburg
94.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Algoma and Fitchburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Algoma and Fitchburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Street

    950 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street

    68 m · 4 sec · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 54

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54

  10. 10

    Continue on Center Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Center Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54

  12. 12

    Continue on Algoma Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Algoma Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 57 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee

    2195 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  37. 37

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Algoma and Fitchburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
71.4 mi · 38%
I 41 South
58.1 mi · 31%
State Highway 54
13.5 mi · 7%
Algoma Road
9.92 mi · 5%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 3%
I 43 North
5.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 33m from Algoma
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Algoma and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Algoma to Fitchburg?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Algoma and 94.4 miles from Fitchburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Algoma and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Wolf, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Wolf.

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algoma and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 152.61 mi (245.6 km).

Algoma

#1 Algoma

City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population7,253
Coordinates44.6088900, -87.4325900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Steele Street (-87.433382, 44.608291)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Algoma and Fitchburg. The current time is 23:56:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.