How far is Menasha, WI from Fitchburg, WI?

The driving distance from Menasha, WI to Fitchburg, WI is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
119.77 mi
01h 58m
Flight
99.9 mi
160.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.9 mi
Kilometers
160.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.77 mi
Kilometers
192.75 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Sat, May 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Menasha
Sat, May 16, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menasha
2026-05-16T09:02
Arrive Fitchburg
Sat, May 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menasha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beaver Dam
WI

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA

From Menasha
58.5 mi
00h 59m
To Fitchburg
61.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Racine Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Racine Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1990 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tayco Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Tayco Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 57 min

  21. 21

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

    2195 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  27. 27

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

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

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

    43 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  31. 31

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  33. 33

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway M

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Wendt Road

    1511 ft · 1 min · Wendt Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menasha 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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
71.4 mi · 60%
Winneconne Avenue
17.9 mi · 15%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 5%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 4%
County Highway M
4.79 mi · 4%
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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Dam
00h 59m from Menasha
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menasha and Rain Showers Likely near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 Menasha and 61.3 miles from Fitchburg.

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 19.8 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menasha and Rain Showers Likely near Fitchburg.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

2 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

19 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

45 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menasha and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 99.9 mi (160.77 km).

Menasha

#1 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Fitchburg

#2 Fitchburg

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population30,866
Coordinates42.9608300, -89.4698400
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-88.446502, 44.202033)
End: Wendt Road (-89.469748, 42.960802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menasha and Fitchburg. The current time is 09:02:33.

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.