How far is Fitchburg, WI from Algoma, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Algoma, WI is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
188.82 mi
03h 55m
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
188.82 mi
Kilometers
303.88 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algoma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T09:50
Arrive Algoma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitchburg
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 Fitchburg
94.3 mi
01h 57m
To Algoma
94.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    747 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    73 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 56 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    973 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    2410 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, CTH I: Algoma

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    601 ft · 15 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Algoma Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Algoma Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54

  36. 36

    Continue on West Center Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · West Center Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 54

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54

  40. 40

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Street

    107 m · 6 sec · Lake Street

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street

    1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Lake Street

    980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street

    58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
56.4 mi · 30%
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 27%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 11%
State Highway 54
13.5 mi · 7%
I 43 South
6.16 mi · 3%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

56.4 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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 57m from Fitchburg
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Rain near Algoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 Fitchburg and 94.5 miles from Algoma.

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 36.2 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 9:10 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Fitchburg and Rain near Algoma.

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 Fitchburg and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 152.61 mi (245.6 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Algoma

#2 Algoma

City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population7,253
Coordinates44.6088900, -87.4325900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)

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
25.22 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Algoma. The current time is 09:50:20.

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.