How far is Ashwaubenon, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Ashwaubenon, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.77 mi
02h 25m
Flight
126.23 mi
203.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.23 mi
Kilometers
203.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.77 mi
Kilometers
239.42 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Mon, May 18, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Ashwaubenon
Mon, May 18, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashwaubenon
2026-05-18T17:30
Arrive Fitchburg
Mon, May 18, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashwaubenon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Waupun
WI

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Ashwaubenon
74.3 mi
01h 12m
To Fitchburg
74.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Oneida Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Oneida Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Oneida Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Oneida Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Waube Lane

    616 ft · 18 sec · Waube Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh

    2492 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

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

    2195 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  18. 18

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashwaubenon 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
71.4 mi · 48%
Appleton
50.6 mi · 34%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 4%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 4%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 3%
I 39
3.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Merge slight left

50.6 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupun
01h 12m from Ashwaubenon
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ashwaubenon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waupun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Ashwaubenon and 74.4 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ashwaubenon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Waupun

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waupun, 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 Waupun.

BUS

Waupun, WI

1 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashwaubenon and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 126.23 mi (203.15 km).

Ashwaubenon

#1 Ashwaubenon

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population17,004
Coordinates44.4822100, -88.0701000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: South Oneida Street (-88.070058, 44.482195)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashwaubenon and Fitchburg. The current time is 17:30:15.

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.