How far is Fitchburg, WI from Marinette, WI?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Marinette, WI is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.61 mi
04h 05m
Flight
173.75 mi
279.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.75 mi
Kilometers
279.62 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.61 mi
Kilometers
330.89 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Sun, Apr 26, 6:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-25T22:25
Arrive Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:48 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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Fitchburg
102.8 mi
02h 02m
To Marinette
102.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road T

    2167 ft · 43 sec · County Road T

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hall Avenue

    7 m · 2 sec · Hall Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Hall Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marinette Avenue

    156 m · 24 sec · Marinette Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Hall Avenue

    1731 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
73.1 mi · 36%
US 151 North
50.6 mi · 25%
US 41
32.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 26
21 mi · 10%
US 14 West
5.98 mi · 3%
I 39 North
5.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

73.1 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
173.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
02h 02m from Fitchburg
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Fitchburg and 102.8 miles from Marinette.

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

The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fitchburg and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Marinette. Straight-line distance: 173.75 mi (279.62 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Marinette

City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States

Population10,466
Coordinates45.0999800, -87.6306600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitchburg (-89.46984, 42.96083)
End: Marinette (-87.63066, 45.09998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Marinette. The current time is 22:25:37.

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.