How far is Fitchburg, WI from Ashwaubenon, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Ashwaubenon, WI is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
148.84 mi
03h 01m
Flight
126.23 mi
203.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
148.84 mi
Kilometers
239.53 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashwaubenon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 PM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Ashwaubenon
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Waupun
WI

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

From Fitchburg
74.4 mi
01h 30m
To Ashwaubenon
74.4 mi
01h 30m

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
55°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH AAA: Oneida Street, Waube Lane

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Oneida Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oneida Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oneida Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 34%
Appleton
50.1 mi · 34%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 14%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 4%
I 39 North
5.9 mi · 4%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupun
01h 30m from Fitchburg
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fitchburg and Rain near Ashwaubenon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

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

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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM 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 around Fitchburg and Rain near Ashwaubenon.

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 Fitchburg and Ashwaubenon. Straight-line distance: 126.23 mi (203.15 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Ashwaubenon

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population17,004
Coordinates44.4822100, -88.0701000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Ashwaubenon (-88.0701, 44.48221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 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
19.88 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Ashwaubenon. The current time is 09:51:43.

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.