How far is Fitchburg, WI from Menasha, WI?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, WI to Menasha, WI is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Menasha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Menasha.
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Start on Wendt Road
1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road
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Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M
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Turn straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
747 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM
36 m · 3 sec · County Road MM
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
103 m · 8 sec · County Road MM
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
73 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
633 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East
1988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue
617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1731 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Tayco Street
149 m · 10 sec · Tayco Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1229 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
123 m · 13 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
702 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Menasha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 151 North
Merge slight left
50 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fitchburg and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Menasha?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Fitchburg and 58.6 miles from Menasha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fitchburg and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver Dam.
Beaver Dam, WI
Columbus
Waupun, WI
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Menasha. Straight-line distance: 99.9 mi (160.77 km).
#1 Fitchburg
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 30,866 |
| Coordinates | 42.9608300, -89.4698400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menasha
City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 15,603 |
| Coordinates | 44.2022100, -88.4465000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menasha (-88.4465, 44.20221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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